Care reform will fail without public consent, Baroness Casey warns

Any temptation to reform adult social care without having a debate with the public about the hard choices involved must be resisted, Baroness Louise...

Ardale launches apartments to prevent separation of couples in care

Ardale has launched Ashridge Apartments at its Welwyn Grange care home to support couples looking for long-term care and prevent forced separation. Comprising 13 care...

Home Instead launches in Republic of Ireland

Home Instead is expanding its franchisee operations by launching in the Republic of Ireland. With more than 1,000 franchise areas worldwide, including over 265 across...

The Salvation Army completes exit of residential care

The Salvation Army has completed the exit of its 11 residential care homes to other owners and operators. Seven of the homes have continued trading...

Fuel costs squeezing homecare staff and providers, survey shows

Four-fifths of homecare workers (80%) use their own vehicles for work yet 59% of providers can only afford to reimburse them at 40p per...

‘Fragmented’ social care system putting older people at risk

Financial pressures and emotional strain caused by experiences of the social care system in Wales are contributing to people feeling trapped, unsupported and undervalued. The...

Talea Care Homes grows portfolio with deal for two homes

Talea Care Homes has grown its portfolio to five properties with the acquisition of two settings. The deal for Millbridge Care Home in Heacham, Norfolk,...

Patience Healthcare expands into residential care

Patience Healthcare Group Ltd has expanded into the residential care sector with the acquisition of CDT. Founded in 2021, the group has built its business...

Cinnamon Care Collection to roll out AI-powered pain technology

Cinnamon Care Collection is partnering with PainChek to introduce AI-powered pain detection technology across all of its 23 homes. The PainChek device uses AI and...

Park Lane Healthcare strengthens leadership team

Park Lane Healthcare has strengthened its senior leadership team with three promotions and new shareholders as the company prepares for its next phase of...