GMB seeks compensation for Southern Cross workers

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GMB Union is seeking up to £4m in compensation for 1,500 care home workers transferred from Southern Cross to Bondcare Homes in 2011.The union...

Profitable year for Hillcrest

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Hillcrest care Ltd reported increased turnover for the year ending 31 December 2012 and increased profits before tax by just under £1.5m.Turnover grew to...

Static year for Signature

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Sales remained static for Signature Senior Lifestyle Limited for the year ended 31 December 2012 despite a change in fortune for two of its...

Councils shouldn’t shoulder burden of care advice’

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Responsibility for giving advice to citizens about care funding should not fall on local authorities, according to chief executive of the English Community Care Association, Martin Green.

Willowbrook sees 75% revenue rise ahead of Health Care REIT sale

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High end care home operator Willowbrook Healthcare, which was recently snapped up by Health Care REIT from Graphite Capital (CCMn August/September 2013), reported an...

Leicester confirms care home closures and sales

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Leicester city council confirmed last month that it is set to close four and sell four of its care homes.Nuffield House, Herrick Lodge, Elizabeth...

Eden joins with Essential Futures

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Sovereign Capital backed Eden Supported Living announced last month that it has combined its business with homecare provider Essential Futures.As a combined group, it...

Competition for Bedford homes

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After holding the contract for 15 years, Bupa will be forced to compete with Care UK to manage six care homes under plans announced...

ExtraCare increases surplus

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The ExtraCare Charitable Trust reported an increase in turnover and surplus for they year ending 31 March 2013. The market leading extra care provider, which...

Welsh Assembly publishes neuro plan

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The Welsh government published a consultation on proposals last month to help people with neurological conditions such as Parkinson’s disease get the care they...
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