Half of children’s services budget spent on young people in care
Half of the £8.6bn children’s services budget in England is spent on 73,000 young people in the care system, research by the Institute for...
Care sector architect firm becomes employee owned
A care sector architect firm has transitioned into an employee ownership trust (EOT).
KWL Architects was founded by directors Philip Lewis and Neil Ross, who...
Twenty children in care reported missing every day
Twenty children growing up in care are reported missing every day in Scotland, figures have revealed.
Data released under the Freedom of Information Act showed...
Untapped potential
The traditional view is caring is ‘women’s work’. Ellie Robinson speaks to some providers who are trying to attract more men into the sector
As...
Barchester Healthcare up for sale
Barchester Healthcare, one of the UK’s biggest care home groups, is up for sale in a deal valued at over £2.5bn as owners Dermot...
Construction of Anchor’s later living project in Woodford begins
Anchor has started construction work of a later living development in the village of Woodford, Greater Manchester.
The development will be a collection of 87...
A fifth of last time buyers open to retirement villages, research says
Retirement villages are an increasingly popular option for last time buyers wanting to downsize or have a ‘lower maintenance lifestyle’, new research has claimed.
According...
Do you need to introduce an IVF policy?
The care sector employs a high percentage of women. Given the difficulties in attracting and retaining staff, it makes sense to support people experiencing...
One in ten putting aside money to pay for care
Just one in ten adults (12%) aged 55 and over are putting aside money to pay for their future care, according to consumer watchdog...
Tristone Healthcare extends footprint with deal for SWIS
Buy and build investment group Tristone Healthcare has acquired South West Intervention Services Ltd (SWIS), extending its footprint in the social care sector.
The acquisition...
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