Younger starters attracted to the care sector, data reveals

The average age of care workers starting in the sector between March and August dropped to 31.5 years compared to 35 during the same...
CareTech positive over fee rises

CareTech ahead of expectations despite dip in fostering division

Net capacity across CareTech fell over a six-month period due to a decline in its fostering division. As of the end of September, capacity across...

‘Desperate’ carers concerned ahead of winter

Four in five unpaid carers are providing more care for relatives than before the lockdown. Carers UK found that, of the almost 6,000 carers...

Bright Futures appoints operations director

Specialist education and care provider Bright Futures has appointed Rachelle Russell to the newly created role of operations director. Russell will be responsible for...

Caring for employees

Sybille Steiner, partner, and Jo Moseley, professional support lawyer and senior associate, in Irwin Mitchell’s employment team look at how care providers can protect...

‘Clear vision’ needed to tackle social care challenges

Social care needs a ‘clear vision’ supported by an integrated plan if the sector is going to meet its challenges. During an evidence session of...

VIDEO: Simon Parker speaks to Michael Doolin

In this episode Simon Parker, founder of the care management consultancy SP&P, speaks to guest Michael Doolin, managing director of Inspire Scotland. The organisation is...

David Manson promoted to lead Keys Group

Children’s services provider Keys Group has promoted David Manson to the role of chief executive officer. Formerly the group’s chief financial officer, Manson has succeeded...
Profits slide after tough regulatory year for Runwood Homes

‘Significant challenges’ despite Brendoncare posting surplus

Rising staff costs and buying the necessary levels of personal protective equipment are expected to ‘place significant pressure’ on The Brendoncare Foundation this financial...

Critical reflection

Sophie Chester-Glyn, director at Manor Community and Coproduce Care CIC, examines the lack of people of colour in senior positions In his 1978 book Orientalism,...