Achieve together to open supported living home in Greater Manchester

Achieve together plans to open a supported living home in Crumpsall, Greater Manchester, creating opportunities for up to five adults aged 18 and over...

Midlands Care recruits Paddy Brice as managing director

Paddy Brice has been appointed as managing director of Midlands Care to help drive operational excellence, high standards of care, and sustainable growth. Brice brings...

Andy Cole to join Brainkind as chief executive officer

Brainkind has appointed Andy Cole as its permanent chief executive officer, joining the organisation in November. Cole, who will succeed interim CEO Chris Askew, joins...

Lords committee launches inquiry into children’s social care

The House of Lords public services committee has launched an inquiry into children’s social care. It will examine a range of issues, including system demand,...

CCN calls for ‘material change of direction’ over reorganisation plan

Council leaders want a local government reorganisation programme review to result in a ‘material change of direction’. Last week, central government announced it would review...

Paragon provides £44m finance package to Beechcroft

Paragon Development Finance has provided £44.8m to support Beechcroft’s later living community in Shenley, Hertfordshire. The funding will support the acquisition of a site and...

Milewood appoints former CQC deputy chief inspector as advisor

Milewood has appointed Sue Howard as an independent board advisor to help strengthen its approach to quality and governance. Howard brings decades of sector experience,...

Contract wins help grow income at Affinity Trust

New tenders and more commissioned hours helped grow income at Affinity Trust against a backdrop of funding pressures, rising costs and increasing complexity of...

Belmont Healthcare adds six homes to portfolio  

Belmont Healthcare has acquired half a dozen care homes across Lincolnshire from The Orders of St John Care Trust (OSJCT). This move strengthens Belmont’s presence...

Digital Care Hub develops cyber incident communication checklists

Digital Care Hub has launched resources to help adult social care providers prepare their communications before a cyber incident happens. The resources include separate checklists...