Hallmark Care Homes to implement end of life strategy

Marie Curie has teamed up with Hallmark Care Homes to implement the provider’s end of life care strategy. The charity will provide training in end...

Care providers left ‘exposed’ by PPE decisions, says committee

Social care providers were left exposed by a lack of PPE due to the government’s decision to prioritise hospitals at the beginning of the...

CQC ‘exploring’ new structures of working

The care regulator needs to reorganise itself and move away from working in silos, as part of its vision to be a more flexible...

Stalled recovery

LaingBuisson has launched the latest edition of Care Homes for Older People. Deven Pamben provides coverage from the launch event and takes a closer...

Social care delivery should remain with local authorities, argues report

Delivering adult social care in England should remain with local authorities rather than giving increased control to the NHS or central government. A report published...

Lack of adequate provision ‘damaging’ autistic people and individuals with learning disabilities

MPs have been told a ‘dearth’ of appropriate community settings for people with autism and learning disabilities is leading to individuals remaining locked away...

Cost pressures dampen margins at Excelcare

Pressure on pay rates and the need to attract and retain staff led to rising employment costs at Excelcare, dampening gross profit margins. Excelcare (Cambridge)...

Housing 21 partners with Sequential to deliver extra care homes

Sequential Investors has teamed up with not-for-profit provider Housing 21 to deliver a 98-bed extra care scheme. The £20m project in Thorpe St Andrew, Norfolk,...

Acquisitions bolster turnover and EBITDA at Accomplish

Growing occupancy and hours of care delivered have helped Accomplish Group post rising turnover and EBITDA. The provider, which supports vulnerable people with mental health...
Investment

Rental an ‘important growth area’ for Retirement Villages Group

Retirement Villages Group (RVG) has more than doubled the number of properties within its portfolio that it rents out. The retirement villages provider increased the...