A real opportunity

Mary Wimbury hopes election pledges lead to actual change This May’s elections to the Welsh Senedd saw every member, who was elected, stand on a...

Revitalise appoints Helen Giles to newly-created role

Respite provider Revitalise has appointed Helen Giles to the new role of director of people and culture. She will oversee human resources and development strategies,...

Not-for-profit care providers report staff departures are on the rise

Nearly 60% of not-for-profit care providers have seen the rate of staff exits rise since April. A snap survey by the National Care Forum (NCF)...

Low pay having ‘devastating consequences’ on care workers

Low pay is leading to social care workers experiencing consequences of poverty, including the risk of homelessness and avoidable mental health challenges. A report, commissioned...

Significant uncertainties

In-house tax barrister Sarah Woodall and specialist employment lawyer Stephenie Malone, both of Harrison Clark Rickerbys, examine the decision in the Mencap case and...

ADCS calls for ‘refreshed approach’ to children’s homes registration

A ban on placing under 16s in semi-independent placements will make it harder in finding homes for vulnerable children, the Association of Directors of...

Tunstall’s smart technology integrated into supported housing development

Tunstall Healthcare has partnered with Northampton Partnership Homes and construction firm Jeakins Weir to integrate smart technology into housing that will support adults with...

MAC to review impact of immigration policy on adult social care workforce

The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) has been asked by the Home Office to review skills shortages, visa options, and the long-term consequences of immigration...

Rangeford Villages teams up with Octopus on fourth project

Later living specialist Rangeford Villages has teamed up with Octopus Real Estate to develop a fourth project. The 4.7-acre site has been acquired with planning...

CMuk meets… Philippa Fieldhouse

After almost four years in her role at Richmond Villages, the managing director has overseen the operator’s footprint grow from seven sites to ten,...