Staff turnover and mortality linked

Care Markets
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) claims it has found a link between death notifications and high staff turnover, which may be leading to gaps...

New developments – April

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Working with construction firm Rofft Developments, care provider Pendine Park has applied for planning permission to build 21 extra care apartments for older people...

Guidance on GP charges to be issued

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The Department of Health is working with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and NHS England to produce guidance for GPs on charging care homes...

Cole joins Cygnet Health Care

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Mental health operator Cygnet Health Care has appointed David Cole as its new chief executive. Mr Cole will take up his post in April.Current...

Homecare not helping, says study

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There is ‘no consistent evidence’ that homecare visits help older people live longer or more independently, according to a review of research on the...

The best there is in specialist care

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Outstanding innovators and performers in independent specialist care were celebrated last night at the 2014 Independent Specialist Care Awards, held at the London Lancaster...

Cambian announces plans to float on stock exchange

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Specialist care provider The Cambian Group has ended months of speculation by officially announcing its plans to float on the London Stock Exchange.Admission is...

Is a robotic revolution the solution to staffing costs?

Care Markets
Technology is a growing force in care homes with staff and rota management systems from organisations such as CACI and Coldharbour, medicine management software...

McCarthy & Stone doubles EBITDA in six months

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Care housing developer McCarthy & Stone reported a 49% increase in revenues in its results for the six months ending 28 February 2014, rising...

Difficult climate forces Mimosa into administration

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Mimosa Health Care Group has gone into administration after being badly affected by the difficult economic climate and falling occupancy levels, according to local...
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