CM meets… Alan Long

Coming to care via the world of confectionery brings a people-focused mindset, Deven Pamben learns what drives the man behind the UK’s only publicly...

Is a homecare package a human right?

Partners at Bevan Brittan LLP Monica Macheng and David Owens focus on the Equality and Human Rights Commission’s approach towards healthcare patients who want...

Providers urged to take back control

Deven Pamben reports from LaingBuisson’s Social Care Conference, which covered a number of topics, including the green paper, technology, staffing, brand and Brexit. Until one...

Green paper must deliver ‘substantial’ reforms, PM told

A joint letter from three leading health and care bodies has been sent to Prime Minister Theresa May, urging the government to increase NHS...

Surmount all obstacles

Michael Voges explains how retirement communities are reducing strain on the sector The health and social care systems are in crisis, unsustainable in their current...

Agency staff costs and occupancy levels hit EBITDA at Four Seasons

A drop in occupancy levels and high levels of agency staff use saw EBITDA at Four Seasons Health Care Group drop to £7.3m in...

InProgress: the latest care development

Berkley Care Group to grow portfolio Berkley Care Group is growing its portfolio of care homes with two additions. A development in Chartridge, Chesham in Buckinghamshire...

Supporting independence

Care England chief executive Professor Martin Green discusses improved wellbeing The major talking point of the moment is the green paper and what it will deliver...

Flexible working plan for unpaid carers launched

A two-year scheme to raise the profile of unpaid carers in England and help establish flexible working for them alongside their caring roles has...

Adult social care employers contribute £46bn to economy

Adult social care employers contribute £46.2bn to the UK economy, a report commissioned by Skills for Care and Development has revealed. Attempting to determine the...