Tighter oversight

Data show that modern slavery across the UK has climbed to a record level, with the care sector reporting the highest number of cases....

CMA extends timeframe on Welltower care home decision

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) will take more time to decide whether or not to accept remedies offered relating to the Welltower care...

Andy Burnham highlights social care as a priority under his leadership

Andy Burnham has highlighted fixing social care as a priority when he becomes Prime Minister. In his first speech as Labour leader today (Friday 17...

Louise Milner to lead communications and marketing at Salutem

Salutem Care and Education has strengthened its senior team with the appointment of Louise Milner as head of communications and marketing. Milner has more than...

CPA to represent providers on fair pay negotiating body

The Care Provider Alliance (CPA) will be the ‘coordinating organisation’ representing providers on the adult social care negotiating body (ASCNB), which will be tasked...

CQC appoints Emily Miles as chief executive officer

Emily Miles has been appointed chief executive officer of the Care Quality Commission (CQC). She joins from her role as director general for food, farming,...

Compelling opportunity

The UK care home sector is clearly viewed as investable. Eilert Hinrichs, partner at L.E.K., explains where the value lies, what drives it, how...

Kingsley Healthcare strengthens presence along south coast

Kingsley Healthcare has acquired St George’s Care Home in Milford on Sea, Hampshire, for an undisclosed sum. Acquisition of the 55-bed nursing home follows its...

Homes2Inspire continues to grow service provision despite rising costs

The opening of new residential children’s homes helped grow revenue at Homes2Inspire Ltd but additional costs impacted profitability. Latest results showed revenue growth was attributed...

CM meets… Antony Hall

Antony Hall, Splendid Care managing director, spent nearly a decade at the Care Quality Commission. Over the past five years he has advised both...