Driving change

Hosted by Coutts and sponsored by Trowers & Hamlins, LaingBuisson brought together leaders from across the sector to discuss sustainability and the journey to...

Anchor recruits Julie Wittich in executive director role

Anchor has recruited Julie Wittich to the role of executive director of property and assets, starting in June. Wittich is joining Anchor from Accent, where...

Commissioning behaviours: is the tide turning?

A High Court judgment handed down earlier this year is a good example of providers becoming increasingly likely to challenge the terms of their...

New Forest Care reports increased referrals for education services

New Forest Care posted growth in its financial performance, supported by a rise in referrals for education services. Its results for the year ended 30...

Realise secures apprenticeship partnership with Barchester

Training company Realise has formed a partnership with Barchester Healthcare and developed a Level 3 apprenticeship for its staff. Realise’s health and social care division...

Long journey ahead

Some of the immediate challenges the sector faces were addressed at Care England’s annual conference. But many more could be coming down the line....

Macc Care Group set to open 15th home

Midlands-based provider Macc Care Group is set to open a home in Great Wyrley, Staffordshire, in May – its 15th development. Wyrley Rose will be...

BIRA Group expands into England with deal for Field Farm House

Field Farm House residential home in Hampton Bishop, Herefordshire, has been acquired by BIRA Group Ltd. The home provides residential care for up to 69...

Crown Care Group to establish presence in Scotland

Crown Care Group has bought former Braid Hills nursing home in Edinburgh and plans to redevelop the site. Braid Hills, which was a nursing facility...

Horizon Care and Education well positioned for growth

Horizon Care and Education posted growing revenue and EBITDA despite a tough labour market impacted by skill shortages and cost inflation. Its holding company, Range...