Aedifica’s merger with Cofinimmo receives approval

The Belgian Competition Authority (BCA) has granted clearance for the proposed merger of Aedifica and Cofinimmo. The deal is subject to the commitment offered by...

Downing supports Care Concern’s acquisition of three homes

Investment manager Downing is supporting its long-term partner Care Concern Group (CCG) in the acquisition of three newly built care homes for older people...

Kathryn Marsden to step down as chief executive officer of SCIE

Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE) chief executive officer Kathryn Marsden will step down from her role at the end of February after almost...

Dunham Care opens £10m home in Herne Bay

Dunham Care has officially opened a 67-bedroom home in Herne Bay, Kent. The £10m property, which provides residential, nursing, dementia and respite care, features en...

Stow Healthcare emerges as ‘front runner’ in potential care deal

Norfolk County Council is recommending the transfer of Norse Care’s 20 residential services to Stow Healthcare through a share sale. If a deal is agreed...

Rise in ‘million-pound placements’ as vulnerable children housed illegally

More than half of children housed illegally by councils have education, health and care plans (EHCP), as the number of placements costing more than...

Parklands plans £18m investment in care provision

Parklands Care Homes is planning a multi-million-pound investment in care provision across the north and northeast of Scotland. The provider will invest over £13m in...

Elevation completes financing deal with Anavo Group

Elevation Credit Partners III (ECP III) – a senior housing credit fund advised by Elevation Advisors LLP – has completed a financing deal with...

Social Care Wales updates professional practice codes

Professional practice codes for social care workers and employers in Wales are being updated to make them clearer and easier to follow. From 1 July,...

Community Integrated Care appoints McGovern to drive digital agenda

Community Integrated Care has recruited Gerard McGovern as its chief information officer (CIO) to help accelerate the charity’s ambitions in technology, systems and data...