ADASS survey highlights ‘disconnect’ between ambitions and funding

Local care markets remain ‘fragile’ as providers continue to either close, cease trading or hand back contracts. The 2026 Spring Survey from the Association of...

Integrated delivery

Samit Kumar Biswas, chief executive and founder of Care Safe, discusses new models for care using AI The UK faces a care crisis. An ageing...

Barchester Healthcare prepares site for care home development

Barchester Healthcare has broken ground on a 67-bed care home development in Maidstone, Kent. The home, which will be named Orchid Place, is being built...

Abdul Rehman joins Hartford Care as chief financial officer

Abdul Rehman has been appointed by Hartford Care as chief financial officer, bringing almost two decades of board-level finance and leadership experience across the...

‘Siloed working’ impacting people moving from children to adult services

People moving from children to adult services is one of the most challenging areas when transitioning within the health and care system, according to...

Demand for residential and nursing care remains ‘robust’, says report

The UK care sector continues to demonstrate ‘resilience’ despite cost pressures and workforce challenges impacting providers. OakNorth’s latest update on the sector shows demand for...

Understanding behaviour sooner

Dr Emma Williams, founder of Less Distress by emwillcare, explains why dementia care cannot keep relying on crisis management Adult social care is under pressure...

CoolCare launches tool to give providers clearer visibility

Care home management software provider CoolCare has launched a reporting tool that aims to help operators access, understand and act on operational data more...

Construction work on extra care housing scheme completes

A £15.9m extra care housing scheme has been completed in Hucknall, Nottinghamshire, and is set to open later this year. Gilbert House, which has 73...

Agincare acquires Nottingham care home

Agincare has acquired Devonshire Avenue Care Home in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, for an undisclosed sum, safeguarding support for residents and securing jobs. The home provides care...