New kids on the block
The children’s services sector is primed for further growth. Dr Joe Taylor, head of the North, and Dr Michelle Tempest, partner, of Candesic, examine...
Swanton increases footprint with acquisitions
Specialist residential care provider Swanton has increased its footprint in the UK with the acquisitions of LH Social Care and Lavender Group Homes.
Swanton, which...
Occupancy showing ‘positive signs’ at Advinia Health Care
Admissions and occupancy are showing ‘positive signs’ at Advinia Health Care, reflecting demand for care home beds.
Group average occupancy before the pandemic peaked at...
Liberty Protection Safeguards: where are we now?
Neil Ward, health and care partner at Mills & Reeve, discusses what we know so far about the Liberty Protection Safeguards, the new scheme...
Re:Cognition Health launches autism clinic for children
Re:Cognition Health has expanded its children and young people’s service by launching an autism clinic to meet the increasing demand for assessments.
Paediatrician Dr Christina...
Staff turnover remains high, Skills for Care reports
Turnover rates across social care remained high at 28.5% in 2020/21, equating to approximately 410,000 people leaving their jobs over the course of the...
Profitable niches
LaingBuisson has published its latest Homecare and Supported Living report. The sector performed resiliently during the past year, but issues remain. Deven Pamben provides...
Housing 21 completes development for over 55s
Housing 21 has completed work on a £9.3m extra care living scheme for people over the age of 55.
Filey Fields Court in Scarborough, North...
Above and beyond
With the number of people needing palliative care expected to rise, what needs to happen within the homecare sector to cope with demand?
Alistair Kleebauer...
Ministers must address ‘lack of knowledge’ of social care
Government ministers must address the lack of knowledge and experience of social care within the Department of Health and Social Care and senior levels...
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