Social care workforce challenge underestimated
The scale of the workforce challenge in social care has so far been underestimated, research by Nuffield Trust has revealed.
An election briefing document said...
National Care Group launches apprenticeship scheme
National Care Group has set up an academy and apprenticeship programme to help provide career opportunities for the next generation.
The programme, which will offer...
Increased occupancy helps improve Somerset Care results
Somerset Care’s financial performance has ‘significantly’ improved due to residential occupancy, new contracts and cost efficiencies.
Residential care occupancy grew to 86.5% in the year...
Increased referrals leads to recruitment drive at Eden Futures
Eden Futures needs to recruit more staff to meet high levels of referrals for placements at its supported living setting in Nuneaton, Warwickshire.
The setting,...
Jeremy Hunt appointed chair of Health and Social Care Committee
Jeremy Hunt has been appointed chair of the Health and Social Care Committee.
Hunt, who served as health and social care secretary from 2012-2018,...
Elmfield Care implements sustainability initiative
Elmfield Care implemented a sustainability initiative across its three settings.
The Plastic Solution initiative eliminates the use of single-use plastic containers for commercial cleaning products...
Allied buyer posts growing turnover and profit
The group that bought Allied Healthcare has seen its turnover grow by 148%.
Health Care Resourcing Group (HCRG), which took over the provider at the...
Podcast: Adam Carter speaks to Nick Yarrow
In this episode of The Wine Cellar Sessions, Adam Carter, managing director of Carter Schwartz, speaks to Berkeley Home Health chief executive Nick Yarrow.
They...
Promoting wellbeing in retirement living
Developers need to design communities that promote good mental health. Irwin Mitchell solicitor Megan Forbes examines the benefits of retirement living
We spend an average...
McCarthy & Stone to deliver care services directly
McCarthy & Stone has ended its nine-year partnership with Somerset Care and will directly deliver care, domestic support and property management services across its...
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