Social media strategy

Colin Angel offers advice on how providers can benefit from the use of a social network Social media is a multi-faceted tool to engage with...

Plotting the route for growth

Deven Pamben reports from LaingBuisson’s Healthcare Real Estate Conference, which painted a positive investment picture. UK health and social care remains one of the most...

Sovereign Capital begins sale of Outcomes First Group

Private equity firm Sovereign Capital Partners has started its sale of Outcomes First Group, with the first round of bids due by 23 May,...

Stroke scheme aims to reduce care needs

A £9m stroke programme as part of the NHS long-term plan could save at least 200 lives and reduce pressure on care services. The NHS...

The same old story

Care England chief executive Professor Martin Green is calling for a commissioner to represent older people The 21st century is one that is characterised by...

Belgium: Aedifica reports 89% take up of capital increase

Belgian healthcare REIT Aedifica has reported an 89% take up on its €418m (US$469m) rights issue. The company said that 5.5m shares had been taken...

Care concerns raised at Elysium Healthcare hospital

Concerns over the care and treatment of young people at an independent mental health hospital in Hertfordshire have been highlighted in a report by...

Mears shareholders advised to vote against proposed appointments

The board of housing and social care provider Mears Group has advised its shareholders to vote against two proposed appointments put forward by PrimeStone...

Grosvenor eyes growth opportunities despite challenging market

Domiciliary provider Grosvenor Health and Social Care is looking at potential growth opportunities, including acquisitions and diversification into different areas of social care. With financial...

Hancock keen to see shift towards domiciliary care

The green paper offers an opportunity to improve the care system and provide better value for money with a shift from residential to domiciliary...