Staying put

The cost of care is not getting any cheaper and an attractive proposition to policymakers is for people to remain where they are. But...

Helen Whately becomes Minister for Care

Helen Whately MP has been appointed Minister for Care at the Department of Health and Social Care. The MP for Faversham and Mid-Kent, who was...

Breaching responsibilities

Tim Coolican and Lorna Kenyon of Anthony Collins Solicitors analyse fire safety measures in the care setting In May 2019, Newgrange of Cheshunt Ltd was...

InProgress: Abbeyfield; Care UK and Churchill Retirement Living

This month's InProgress features new developments from Abbeyfield South Downs and the Fairhome Group; planning permission granted for both Hallmark Care Homes and Churchill...

CM meets… Stefaan Gielens

Like other European countries, the UK has a growing older population. Just over a year ago Belgian investor Aedifica entered the UK market snapping...

Care England fears services ‘will go under’ due to wage increases

Stretched providers are being ‘attacked from multiple sides’ and will need help implementing wage increases that are due to come into force this year. Care...

Providers being pushed ‘closer to the edge’

The Scottish government’s Budget commitments to social care will only push the sector closer to the edge, the representative body for providers has said. Last...

Thinking intelligently

LaingBuisson launched a new event showcasing innovation in social care. Deven Pamben reports from the conference, which covered market models, property and investment Two days...

New measures proposed to protect children in care

Putting children under the age of 16 in unregulated accommodation will become illegal under plans announced by Education Secretary Gavin Williamson, as the government...

Care UK case to be heard in summer

Court proceedings against Care UK that aim to seek redress for residents who were charged a compulsory upfront ‘administration’ fee will be heard in...