Downing LLP-backed Bridges Care and Education grows portfolio

Bridges Care and Education (BCE) has opened two schools after backing from investment manager Downing LLP. BCE, which trades under the name Spaghetti Bridge, operates...

Ann’s Care Homes acquires seven settings

Family-owned operator Ann’s Care Homes has grown its portfolio in Northern Ireland with a deal for seven settings from Larchwood Care (NI) Ltd. The portfolio...

Andrew Cannon to step down as CEO of Voyage Care

Voyage Care is searching for a new chief executive following the decision by Andrew Cannon to step down from his role. Cannon believes it is...

Innovation projects to receive more than £40m grant funding

Projects to support innovation to help improve quality and accessibility of adult social care in England is being backed by £42.6m in grant funding. Unpaid...

DAC Beachcroft strengthens health and social care practice

DAC Beachcroft has recruited Susan Trigg to the role of healthcare regulatory partner. Trigg, who acts for public sector health organisations and medical professionals in...

Nobi plans to scale up following care home pilot

Nobi plans to scale up trials of its smart lamps following a four-month pilot that saw fewer falls in a care home. The trial, which...

The Children’s Trust appoints Mike Thiedke as CEO

The Children’s Trust has appointed Mike Thiedke as its next chief executive, succeeding interim CEO Mike Maddick. The charity provides specialist rehabilitation, education and community...

Care home profitability remains at ‘historically low levels’

The profitability of care homes remained at ‘historically low levels’ in 2022/23, analysis from the regulator has revealed. Using information from its market oversight scheme,...

Agincare grows portfolio with acquisition

Agincare has grown its portfolio with the acquisition of Rogers House residential care home in Gillingham, Kent, from Rapport Housing and Care. It completed the...

Alan Dingwall appointed CFO at Keys Group

Keys Group has appointed Alan Dingwall as its chief financial officer, following the departure of former CFO Colin Anderton. Dingwall, who previously worked for Serco...