Value of HC-One’s portfolio surpasses £1bn mark

The value of HC-One’s property portfolio surpassed the £1bn mark, as the group continues with its upgrade programme to many of its homes. Results for...

Care Perspectives grows with deal for Positive Pathways

Care Perspectives Ltd has expanded its provision of services with the acquisition of Positive Pathways Ltd for an undisclosed sum. The deal will see Care...

Transforming care delivery

Many of the sector’s challenges can be addressed by embracing technology. Professor Green, Care England chief executive officer, explains how Aligning data, artificial intelligence (AI),...

Simon Yeoman promoted to MD at Trinity Homecare Group

Trinity Homecare Group has promoted Simon Yeoman to managing director, following Cameron Young’s decision to step down as chief executive officer. Since joining the group...

Black Swan Care Group grows regional management team

Norwich-based Black Swan Care Group has grown its regional management team with the promotion of Laura Campbell. She has stepped up from her operational support...

Unity Trust Bank promotes Paul Kelly to lead healthcare strategy

Unity Trust Bank has promoted Paul Kelly from relationship manager to healthcare lead as part of its backing to the social and primary care...

Myriad Group acquires Parklands Care Homes

Myriad Group – owner of Caring Homes – has acquired Parklands Care Homes, which operates 13 settings across Highlands, Moray and Aberdeenshire in the...

Councils’ purchasing power containing fee rates and providers’ margins

The fragmented nature of homecare sector supply means public facing operators usually have no option but to accept prices on offer or to exit....

More RCCs and fostering hubs aim to better support children in care

The government is expanding its model of children’s social care that it has been testing and trialling through regional care cooperatives (RCCs) and fostering...

Virgin Money backs McGoff Group with funding facility

McGoff Group has secured a £13m funding facility from Virgin Money to support its Herne Bay Manor care home in Kent. The property is operated...