Housing choice can ‘pay big dividends’ for people needing care
Housing options need to improve so people in later life have better access to care and support services if they need.
A discussion document, published...
Hunt left ‘disappointed’ by government response to report
Former health and social care secretary Jeremy Hunt has expressed disappointment with the government for failing to address recommendations made in a funding and...
Scottish government slow to implement pandemic measures
Issues surrounding access to PPE and social care capacity raised in pandemic preparedness exercises were not fully followed up on, an Audit Scotland report...
Interlinked vulnerabilities impacting children, says outgoing commissioner
A child growing up in poverty is 88% more likely to have a special educational need than a young person from a wealthier background.
Delivering...
Abbeyfield chief executive David McCullough dies
Abbeyfield Society chief executive officer David McCullough has died, the charity has announced.
He passed away suddenly on Monday 8 February, Abbeyfield said in a...
Joint venture secures £47m for retirement village development
A joint venture between Audley Group and the real estate arms of Octopus and Schroders has secured a £47m development loan from Silbury Finance...
Hft to hand back financially unviable services
Downward pressure on fees and increased costs will continue to force Hft to hand back unsustainable services.
The charity, which provides care and support for...
UKHCA appoints finance and corporate services director
United Kingdom Homecare Association has appointed Keith Williams as its finance and corporate services director.
Williams, who has worked in the not-for-profit, charitable and commercial...
Rising occupancy helps drive revenue at Exemplar Health Care
Growing occupancy in homes operated by Exemplar Health Care helped turnover rise 15%.
Revenue reached £87.7m in the year ended 31 March 2020, up from...
Target Healthcare to raise £50m for investments
Target Healthcare REIT plans to raise £50m through a placing of new shares to help fund potential deals.
It has identified investments of £224m, consisting...