Minding the gap

Care England chief executive Prof Martin Green says a lack of delivery is undermining the ability to come through the Covid crisis The Covid-19 crisis...

‘Undervalued’ care workers deserve better pay, survey shows

Four-fifths of people believe care workers are undervalued and should be paid better. Survey results released by the National Care Forum, which represents not-for-profit care...

Resolving tensions

Care Forum Wales chief executive Mary Wimbury explains how Wales is looking to find its own solutions in reforming care There’s not much any of...

Elevation completes deal to develop care home

Elevation Healthcare Properties has completed the acquisition of land and a forward funding agreement to develop a 62-bed care home. The property, in Buckingham, Buckinghamshire,...

Decision not to test CQC inspectors ‘extraordinary’

The National Care Forum is calling for a reversal of the decision to allow Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspectors into care homes without testing. The...

David McHattie to depart from Barclays after 40 years

Head of healthcare at Barclays Corporate Banking David McHattie is retiring and will be replaced by Steve Fergus. McHattie, who has been in the role...

Audley forms joint venture with Royal London to develop £80m village

Provider of luxury retirement villages Audley Group has formed a joint venture with the Royal London Pension Property Fund to deliver a development in...

OakNorth Bank strengthens leadership team

OakNorth Bank has appointed Rajesh Gupta as its chief financial officer. Gupta, whose appointment is pending regulatory approval, will be joining from Kensington Mortgages, a...

VIDEO: Simon Parker speaks to William Laing

In this episode Simon Parker, founder of care management consultancy SP&P, speaks to William Laing, founder and chair of LaingBuisson. Last month, William completed work...

Care home nurses left feeling undervalued, report finds

Four-fifths of care home nurses reported ‘very negative experiences’ while working through Covid-19, with many workers feeling undervalued, unsupported and under pressure. A report on...