Potential strike action ‘unwarranted’, says St Monica Trust CEO
A decision by care staff at St Monica Trust to take strike action has been described by the charity’s chief executive as ‘unwarranted’.
Care workers,...
Hancock outlines early priorities
Matt Hancock has listed technology, workforce and prevention of illness as his three initial priorities to improving health and social care.
With an ageing society...
Bupa Care Homes ordered to pay over £400,000
Bupa Care Homes Ltd has been fined £400,000 after an eight-year-old girl was seriously injured when a tree fell on her.
The provider pleaded guilty...
Jeremy Richardson steps down as CEO of Runwood Homes
Jeremy Richardson has decided to leave Runwood Homes less than a year after joining the provider as chief executive officer.
Following a strategic review, the...
LaingBuisson announces the acquisition of Good Care Guide
LaingBuisson has acquired a controlling interest in Good Care Guide, one of the leading websites to find, rate and review children’s nurseries, care homes and...
Scottish MPs told technological innovation must not replace care staff
Care sector representative bodies have warned a group of MSPs that innovation and technological advancements should not be used to replace human beings when...
Rollout of digital projects creating stronger links
Expanding the use of digital technology projects in social care could save more than £125m, while also creating stronger links between providers, local authorities...
Future of Allied Healthcare secured
Allied Healthcare has been bought by healthcare provider CRG for an undisclosed sum, securing the future of the troubled homecare provider.
All of Allied’s care and...
Care complaints on the rise, inspectorate finds
The number of care complaints received over a four-year period in Scotland increased to 4,696 in 2017/18 from 4,440 in 2014/15, the Care Inspectorate...
New care home inspection standards to be introduced
New ways of inspecting care homes in Scotland will be rolled out from next week.
Implementation of Health and Social Care Standards, which were published...
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