Demand for bungalows from over 65s exceeds supply, research shows
Only 2,418 bungalows were built last year despite three-fifths of over 65s saying they would consider moving into one.
This equates to 7.2 million over...
Higher fees help drive up revenue at Barchester
Higher fee rates and an increase in occupancy helped drive up revenue by £30.1m at Barchester Healthcare, its results have shown.
The provider, which has...
Supply of private senior living housing to grow 30%
The supply of private housing for older people is set to rise by 30% in the next five years, with growth concentrated in the...
Ombudsman warns of a ‘system in crisis’
Nearly nine out of ten investigations (87%) by the ombudsman into concerns involving children and young people that have special educational needs or disabilities...
Care home profitability dented due to rising costs
Staffing remains the number one challenge for care home operators both in terms of cost and recruitment, according to global property adviser Knight Frank.
Average...
Taking the job home
Switching off from work is increasingly difficult. Alistair Kleebauer reveals some of the struggles care staff face due to the intensity of their roles
As...
InProgress: Audley Group, Morgan Ashley, Octopus Real Estate, Barchester Healthcare
Carbon neutral development plans
Audley Group has applied for planning permission for its first carbon neutral development at Audley Inglewood in Kintbury, Berkshire.
The application is...
Adult social care workers leaving posts but remaining in sector, report finds
As many as 440,000 people left their jobs in adult social care last year, with the turnover rate in the sector estimated at 30.8%.
Most...
PegasusLife, Anthology and Renaissance Retirement merge
Property developers PegasusLife Group, Anthology and Renaissance Retirement have merged to create Lifestory.
The company is being backed and funded by global investment manager Oaktree...
Social care free at the point of need, commission advises
Social care should be free at the point of need and funded from general taxation, a commission in Wales has found.
The Care Commission, set...
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