Care staff unaware of workplace device policies, research finds

Staff using their own phones or tablets for work is widespread across adult social care, but many are unaware of any policy or guidance...

Scott Orr promoted to role of CEO at Untold Living

Developer and operator Untold Living has appointed Scott Orr as its chief executive officer. Orr takes over from Russell Jewell, who moves to the role...

Hilco Real Estate Finance extends loan facility to Abbey Healthcare

Hilco Real Estate Finance (HREF) has extended a loan facility of £12.5m to Abbey Healthcare Group over a 12-month term. This facility, which will support...

Ashberry Healthcare acquires Gloucestershire care home from MHA

Ashberry Healthcare has acquired Brockworth House nursing home in Gloucester,  Gloucestershire, from Methodist Homes (MHA). This acquisition expands Ashberry’s portfolio to nine care homes across...

OakNorth provides loan to Lovett Care to support acquisition

OakNorth has provided a loan to Lovett Care to support the acquisition of 84-bed Belvedere Manor in Colne, Lancashire. The home, built in 2015, offers...

Priory acquires residential service from Renovo Care Group

Priory has grown its provision in mental health and adult social care with the acquisition of Victoria House residential service from Renovo Care Group. The...

Brunelcare appoints Spearing as director of property and investment

Brunelcare has recruited Jonathan Spearing as its director of property and investment, a role created as part of a restructure of the charity’s executive...

Rise in children receiving SEND support driving up spending, says IFS

The share of children receiving special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) support has nearly doubled in a decade, with spending set to reach £21bn...

Audley Shiplake Meadows officially opens

Audley Shiplake Meadows, near Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, has officially opened. The development is home to 65 senior living apartments, duplex penthouses and cottages for people over...

Newly launched consultancy will address culture in health and social care

A new consultancy, MPP Culture, has been launched to help health and social care providers strengthen organisational culture as a means of improving care...