Anita Astle joins Church Farm Care as head of nursing and development

Anita Astle has been appointed head of nursing and development at Church Farm Care. The appointment will see Astle, who was managing director of Wren...

Burghley Care to open 72-bed home in summer

Burghley Care plans to open a 72-bed home in Hipperholme, West Yorkshire, this summer, with the building’s structural framework complete. As well as en suite...

Natalie Lough joins Shaw healthcare as commercial director

Shaw healthcare has appointed Natalie Lough as its commercial director, strengthening the organisation’s strategy and growth plans. She brings experience in leading commercial functions, driving...

Performance improves at Cornwall Care as occupancy grows

Steady occupancy growth helped improve Cornwall Care’s financial performance despite challenges with staff availability. The not‐for‐profit provider, which cares for adults and older people in...

Multi-layered approach

Dementia care is a growing challenge for the UK. Eilert Hinrichs, partner at L.E.K. Consulting, explains why the sector faces critical questions about its...

LifeCare Residences recruits Alexandra Albu as head of care

LifeCare Residences has appointed Alexandra Albu as head of care, bringing her nursing and management experience to the role. Albu will oversee services at Lifecare’s...

Kara Healthcare grows portfolio with deal

Kara Healthcare has grown its portfolio of settings with the acquisition of Beechdale Manor Care Home in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire. The home, which has been bought...

Orbis Education and Care opens early years provision

Orbis Education and Care has opened early years provision The Meadows in Presteigne, Powys. The service will cater for children aged between four and seven...

Headwinds ahead

Care England’s annual conference opened with a performance from The Baked Bean Learning Disability Choir. This was followed by sessions on regulation, fair pay...

Danan Group acquires care home development site

Danan Group has bought a development site in Widnes, Cheshire, with planning consent for a 60-bed care home. Once built, the home will provide en...