Four in five residents have dementia

Around 80% of the UK’s care home population – more than ever thought before - have either ‘dementia or severe memory problems’ according to...

Northumberland wins review over care costs

Northumberland county council has successfully defended its decision to fix care home rates from 1 April 2012 in the High Court. The council had presented...

Three quarters of Domiciliary care providers pass CQC test

Just under three-quarters of a sample of domiciliary care agencies inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) are meeting its standards following Winterbourne View...

New dementia strategy for Calderdale

Calderdale council approved its updated dementia strategy last month following a vote by the cabinet. The strategy has been refreshed following a major review carried...

Partnership flotation to be brought forward?

Long-term care financial solutions provider Partnership could be fast-tracked towards a reported £1bn flotation on the London Stock Exchange as early as this summer.According...

Southampton extends consultation

Southampton city council has extended its consultation into its charging policy for adult social care.The council has been working with providers on developing its...

MacIntyre Care holds steady

MacIntyre Care, which provides learning, support and care for over 1,000 children and adults with learning disabilities reported a steady set of results for...

More cuts expected – Kings Fund

More than a third of social services directors expect to have to cut care services over the next year, according to a Kings Fund...

Acquisition boosts turnover for Ludlow

Turnover for Ludlow Street Healthcare Group increased by £7.9m for the year ending 30 April 2012 partly thanks to the acquisition of Orbis Education...

Richmond extends telecare scheme

The London borough of Richmond-Upon-Thames has invested £100,000 in a telecare scheme to increase the number of vulnerable local residents able to live independently...