Cygnet establishes two divisions as part of rebrand
Cygnet has established two separate divisions to better identify its diversified portfolio.
Following a consultation with its staff and stakeholders, it has developed its brand...
Government proposes legislation on visiting in care settings
Residents in care homes will be able to have visitors in all circumstances, under legislation being brought forward.
Health and care settings should allow visits,...
Methodist Homes to transfer two services to Ceredigion County Council
Methodist Homes (MHA) will be transferring two of its services to Ceredigion County Council.
Hafan y Waun, its care home in Aberystwyth, Wales, will transfer...
Gaps persist between care costs and what councils pay
Fee gaps persist between the costs of care homes for older people and what councils pay despite progress by local authorities during and after...
Nexus Care Services launch children’s division
Nexus Care Services has launched a social and educational support service for young people aged 13-18.
The division will provide services in and around Sutton...
Curam partners with Doctify to improve carer choice
Care worker marketplace Curam has partnered with review platform Doctify to help improve the patient experience when choosing carers.
The partnership will aim to provide...
More than 10,000 people in Scotland on care at home waiting lists
More than 10,000 people in Scotland are waiting for a social care at home assessment or package.
Figures from Public Health Scotland show 6,811 people...
Most over 45s have not planned for care needs
More than three-quarters of over-45s say they have yet to think about care or discuss it with family and only 6% have made any...
Researchers develop tool to help meet older people’s housing needs
Latest insights into the issue of older people’s housing are now available after the creation of a tool that provides councils with recommendations about...
Civitas buys five properties in latest deal
Civitas Social Housing Plc has bought five specialist supported living properties for £2.6m – its sixth acquisition deal this year.
The latest purchase includes four...