Occupancy and fee growth drives up financial performance at Belong

Belong has reported rising revenue and EBITDA following improvements in both occupancy and fee rates. An unaudited trading update for the year to 31 March...

Aedifica’s takeover offer of Cofinimmo rejected

Cofinimmo has rejected Aedifica’s takeover offer as it does not reflect the quality and value of its portfolio. In a statement, Cofinimmo said its board...

Compliance concerns

Freeths’ 2025 employment survey offers an analysis of the evolving HR priorities and challenges facing businesses in the UK. In the first of a...

Long way to go before social care can be considered ‘equal’

Staff from minority ethnic backgrounds are poorly represented in leadership roles and in higher pay bands across social care despite the workforce in England...

HICA Group widens training offer

The HICA Group is offering its in-house training to local employers, charities and individuals at its Hull-based academy. HICA Training Academy is open to organisations...

Target Healthcare REIT posts rental and valuation growth

Contracted rent grew 1.1% across Target Healthcare REIT’s portfolio during the first quarter, driven by inflation-linked reviews. The investor reached rent collection of 97% for...

A destructive force

Care homes are susceptible to various insurance claims, including those resulting from flood damage. Richard Hearn, divisional director – head of social care at...

Belmont Healthcare grows portfolio with deal for Four Seasons homes

Belmont Healthcare has acquired three care homes from Four Seasons Health Care Group as part of its sale process, which completed at the end...

Ashfords appoints Deborah Rowntree to strengthen healthcare offering

UK law firm Ashfords has appointed Deborah Rowntree as a partner in its London banking and finance team, specialising in real estate with a...

Cornwall Care posts occupancy growth despite challenges

Cornwall Care posted occupancy growth despite staffing challenges, as the provider continues to integrate with parent company Sanctuary Group. Its results showed occupancy at the...