Allied Healthcare to transfer services

Services provided by Allied Healthcare are being transferred to other providers, the operator has confirmed. The company said the Care Quality Commission (CQC)’s decision to...
Social care organisations write to minister over mental capacity changes

CMA guidance published to better protect care home residents

Guidance has been published to better protect people living in care homes and their families from unfair practices and secretive fees. The guide, published by...

The best in health and social care celebrate in style at 13th LaingBuisson Awards

The 13th LaingBuisson Awards took place yesterday evening (15 November). More than 1,000 people were present at the annual awards ceremony which celebrates the best...

Investor bashing needs to stop, says Care England chief executive

Private investment in social care needs to be welcomed rather than criticised if service provision is to be maintained. Speaking at the Care England Logging...

Care providers receive £784,000 to build digital future

Members of the Care Provider Alliance (CPA) have been awarded £784,000 from NHS Digital to deliver a sector-led service that will offer digital support...

Castleoak launches ‘radical’ modular solution

Castleoak has launched a modular product to support developers delivering care homes. SwiftLiving building blocks allow care homes to be delivered in up to six...

Care Workers Charity chief executive to step down

Alex Ramamurthy is stepping down from his role as The Care Workers Charity (CWC) chief executive on 30 November, having led the organisation through...

Tax rises can rescue struggling social care, LGA says

National tax rises must be considered as one of the solutions to help rescue struggling social care services, council leaders have said. Increases should include...

Live music can benefit care homes, say researchers

Hearing live music can have ‘significant’ benefits for older people and should form a key part of activities in care homes, a report has...

Subdued market impacts McCarthy & Stone profits

Pre-tax profit has fallen 37% to £58m (2017: £92m) at McCarthy & Stone as build cost increases and subdued market conditions impacted the retirement housebuilder. Its...