Thomas Karlsson appointed chief operating officer at RVG

Thomas Karlsson has joined the executive team at Retirement Villages Group (RVG) after being appointed chief operating officer. He will lead the regional operations and...

People left unsure about their care after leaving hospital

Discharge from hospital remains a challenging part of people’s experiences of care, a survey by the regulator has revealed. CQC’s annual survey of hospital inpatients...

Not-for-profit providers face ‘immense challenges’ with staffing

Almost two-thirds of not-for-profit social care organisations in Scotland have grown recruitment spend but vacancy rates remain high, according to research. Responses in the Social...

Two arrests over allegations of worker exploitation at care home

Two men have been arrested as part of an investigation into modern slavery following information that staff were being exploited at a care home. Arrests...

Fewer health and care worker visas granted

The Home Office granted 89,095 health and care worker visas to main applicants in the year ending June 2024, a 26% fall compared to...

Puma Property Finance provides £20m loan to fund care homes

Puma Property Finance will loan £20m to property developers Zephyr X to deliver two care homes in the South East. A £13m loan will deliver...

Local recruitment conditions prove challenging for Greensleeves

Occupancy and agency usage continue to be an issue in some of the settings operated by Greensleeves Homes Trust. Results show occupancy levels grew over...

People living with dementia should be design collaborators, research finds

People living with dementia should be given more power and creative freedom in collaborative design projects.  Dr Euan Winton, an assistant professor at Heriot-Watt University’s...

Horizon Care and Education to operate children’s homes in Wiltshire

Horizon Care and Education Group will operate four community-based children’s homes as part of a 10-year partnership with Wiltshire Council. The homes will provide places...
National Care Group

National Care Group expands service provision in South West

National Care Group (NCG) has opened three developments in Wiltshire in the past six months, growing the number of supported living services it operates. Developed...