Complexity could sap energy out of integration, Hunt warns

Integrated care boards (ICBs) need to be given ‘freedom and flexibility’ so relationships between NHS and local authorities can be forged to help improve...

Dr Vishelle Kamath joins CareTech as medical director

CareTech has strengthened its strategic team with the appointment of Dr Vishelle Kamath as medical director. With 20 years’ experience in the sector, Kamath will...

Emil Peters joins Tunstall Healthcare as group chief executive

Technology company Tunstall Healthcare has appointed Emil Peters as group chief executive. He joins from Cerner Corporation where he held the position of international president,...

Homecare staff consider leaving sector due to stress

More than half of homecare workers (52%) have considered leaving the sector in the past 12 months, with stress and an inability to care...

Opinion: A different path

Professor Green offers his thoughts on Care England’s annual conference The Care England conference this year focused on facing the future. It was the...

Chair of housing with care taskforce joins BNP Paribas Real Estate

BNP Paribas Real Estate (BNPPRE) has appointed Andrew Fyfe as associate director within its healthcare and senior living team. He has joined from senior living...

Cornerstone Healthcare begins works on eco property

Cornerstone Healthcare has started work on £13m eco care home in Bristol, which is due to open in autumn next year. The ‘green’ 80-bed building,...

Renaissance Care targets workforce practices to improve staff wellbeing

Renaissance Care has overhauled its workforce practices following a review to help promote health and wellbeing among its staff. Following interviews with staff at all...

Exemplar begins work on £4m care home

Exemplar Health Care has started building a £4m property in Walsall, West Midlands. Shire Oaks Court will be home to people living with complex needs...

New Care begins build work on £11m property

Construction of New Care’s £11m property in Grappenhall, Warrington, has begun following demolition of an existing pub and remediation work. The facility will feature fully...