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Direction of travel

As a precursor to the LaingBuisson Innovation in Care conference, consultant Daniel Casson sought the views of four people in the care community on...

Care groups write to home secretary over immigration plans

Care organisations have written to the Home Secretary Sajid Javid regarding amendments to immigration rules ahead of Britain’s exit from the European Union (EU). The...

Nick Essex joins Liaise Group as chief financial officer

Liaise Group – provider of specialist care services for adults with learning disabilities, mental health and other complex needs – has appointed Nick Essex...

Children’s services ‘approaching crisis point’, says MP

Not enough best practice is being shared in children’s social care, with services in parts of the country ‘approaching crisis point’, a Tory MP...

Audley Group secures £28.5m financing facility

Audley Group has completed a £28.5m financing facility to be provided by global investment manager Federated Hermes. The five-year loan facility will focus on six...
Foster carers lacking support and recognition

Foster carers lacking support and recognition, report finds

Foster carers feel they lack support and recognition in the role they play in children’s social care, The Fostering Network’s annual report has found. Many...

Cygnet appoints non-executive director

Health and social care provider Cygnet has appointed Ian Brokenshire as a non-executive director to its advisory board. He recently retired from a career at...

Civitas seals £7.8m deal

Civitas has purchased nine regulated social housing properties comprising 42 tenancies for £7.8m. The properties are leased to Encircle Housing Ltd, Auckland Home Solutions CIC...

Private occupancy growth helps drive up revenues at Excelcare

Demand from self-funders helped grow revenues across Excelcare entities to more than £100m amid challenges around employment costs and fees. The provider, which consists of...

Applications invited for workforce fund

Skills for Care is inviting grant applications for its Workforce Development Fund to help adult social care employers develop their staff. Large national groups or...