Hallmark Care Homes Foundation appoints first CEO

Stephen Burke has been appointed as the first chief executive officer of Hallmark Care Homes Foundation.  The foundation was established by Avnish Goyal, chair of...
Kate Terroni appointed as chief inspector of adult social care

Producing live data on visiting would have ‘substantial impact’ on providers

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has raised concerns with the chair of a government select committee over calls to produce live data on care...
Income growth at Jewish Care despite occupancy woes

Income remains steady at Jewish Care as it invests in facilities

Jewish Care continues to develop new facilities while closing ones that have reached the end of their lifespan. Phase two of its Sandringham development, in...

Humza Yousaf appointed health and social care secretary

Humza Yousaf has been appointed cabinet secretary for health and social care, following the Scottish elections earlier this month. He will be responsible for the...

Nourish Care appointed as a go-to provider for digital records

Nourish Care have been approved by NHSX as a go-to provider for digital social care records. The digital care planning provider has been added to...

After-effects of pandemic will be ‘long-lasting’ for some care staff

The after-effects of responding to the pandemic will be ‘substantial’ and ‘long-lasting’ for some of those working in social care, according to a report...

Data reveals regional vaccine variations among care staff

Data have revealed first dose vaccination rates were similar across all regions of the country for residents in older adult care homes but wide...

Elevation Healthcare Core Plus completes deal for care home

The real estate fund advised by Elevation Advisors LLP has completed the acquisition of land and a forward funding agreement for the development of...

Focused Healthcare rebrands to align closer to Voyage Care

Focused Healthcare has rebranded to Children’s Complex Care Ltd as part its strategy to align closer with its parent company Voyage Care. The rebrand decision...
Realities of trying to meet costs highlighted in Age UK report

‘Sustained push’ needed to reform social care

Reforms to social care are urgently needed to help tackle the ‘variable’ quality of support people living with dementia and their carers experience across...