RMBI Care Co to sell residential care home portfolio

The Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution Care Company (RMBI Care Co) will sell its portfolio of 15 homes it operates across England and Wales and...

UK healthcare M&A resilient despite wider market slowdown

UK healthcare M&A activity held steady in 2025 despite a broader slowdown in UK dealmaking, according to new data from Heligan Group. In its Reflecting...

Gary Fee passes away after short illness

CCH Group chief executive officer Gary Fee has passed away after a short illness with cancer. Gary, which was awarded the UK’s most influential leader...

Hartford Care reinforces expansion with director appointments

Hartford Care has expanded its senior leadership team, promoting Ben Chance to the newly-created role of sales director and Baz Westerman to estates director. These...

New regulatory regime planned for independent special schools

Independent special schools (ISSs) will be brought under a new regulatory regime to make sure they deliver high-quality support at a fair and reasonable...

Bridgehead Communications appoints Damian Green as senior adviser

Bridgehead Communications has appointed former cabinet minister and deputy prime minister Damian Green as a senior adviser, strengthening the firm’s work in social care...

Government to target independent special school fees

National price bands will aim to end the postcode lottery that families face in securing special education needs and disabilities (SEND) support. Under government plans,...

Inspire Neurocare appoints Joy Chamberlain as chair

Joy Chamberlain has been appointed as chair of Inspire Neurocare, strengthening its leadership as the organisation develops and expands its specialist care pathways. Chamberlain brings...

Care home deals roundup

Classic Care Homes Devon has grown its portfolio by acquiring two settings in Manchester from Hind Care Ltd. Husband and wife duo, Rachel and Will...

Country Court appoints Susannah Barker-Milan to lead dementia strategy

Country Court has appointed Susannah Barker-Milan as its strategic dementia lead, strengthening the organisation’s delivery of care for people living with the condition. She brings...