Opportunities beckon for care home sector, says report

The UK care home sector is ‘brimming with opportunities’ for providers as long as they are prepared to adapt and innovate. Accountancy firm Grant Thornton...

Autism diagnosis delays

People suspected of being autistic should start their diagnosis assessments within three months but this is not happening. Deven Pamben finds out why Evidence obtained...

Registering risk

Colin Angel offers an insight into state-funded homecare services New research has produced a risk register for state-funded homecare services, highlighting commissioning practices of councils...

Battered local government impacting social care  

Local government ‘is on the ropes’ amid ‘remorseless’ budget cuts that have put strain on social care provision, a report has said. This is despite...

All change… We hope

Care England head Professor Martin Green is hoping for a new era As the political turmoil surrounding Brexit continues we have seen changes in some of...

Inprogress: the latest care developments

Extra care housing for over 55s Not-for-profit provider Rapport Housing & Care is to build 235 over-55s homes in Kent. The properties will be within extra...
CareTech positive over fee rises

CareTech strikes deal to buy Cambian for up to £372m

Social care operator CareTech Holdings has agreed to buy children’s services provider Cambian Group in a deal worth up to £372m. The enlarged group will...

Care home occupancy lower than thought

Deven Pamben takes a closer look at some of the findings in LaingBuisson’s Care Homes for Older People Data collated and analysed by LaingBuisson shows...
EU care workers’ qualifications to be recognised after Brexit

CBI calls for ‘dynamic system’ to meet healthcare pressures

More training places need to be made available to help match workforce requirements in the healthcare sector, reducing the reliance on international workers. A report...

Treating providers as partners

Partner at Anthony Collins Solicitors LLP Matthew Wort focuses on the importance of collaboration to ensuring the delivery of high-quality care With many challenges facing...