Witherslack makes loss in first year

Care Markets
Children’s care and special school provider Witherslack, has reported a £1m post-tax loss for the year ending August 31 2011. Operating profit was reported...

Dilnot plans ‘confusing’ claims insurer

Care Markets
Contrary to the many calls to government to implement the Dilnot Commission’s recommendations (CCMn July 2011), healthcare insurer Partnership has criticised the plans.Branding them...

Anstead takes on Taylor National

Care Markets
Former chief executive of Four Seasons Health Care, Hamilton Anstead, is to take over the day-to-day running of property agents Taylor National. The move...

Derbyshire’s £200m plans move forward

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Plans to build extra care housing for the elderly moved forward in Derbyshire this month as the preferred bidder began consulting with local people...

HC-One ‘happy’ with 81.6% occupancy

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Reports uncovered by CCMn has revealed that HC-One posted occupancy rates of 81.6% earlier this year.According to documents procured by global ratings agency, Fitch...

Older people need a wider choice of accommodation if the government’s strategy to...

Care Markets
This is the conclusion of a Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) study, which also found that the government should offer inducements to housing providers to...

Older people need a wider choice of accommodation if the government’s strategy to encourage...

Care Markets
This is the conclusion of a Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) study, which also found that the government should offer inducements to housing providers to create attractive alternatives.

We will turn state-funded residents away say Suffolk providers

Care Markets
Care homes in Suffolk have threatened to turn away state-funded residents because the local council will not pay the required fees.

HC-One happy with 81.6% occupancy

Care Markets
Reports uncovered by CCMn has revealed that HC-One posted occupancy rates of 81.6% earlier this year.

Providers shift focus to self pay market

Care Markets
A Labour party survey of care home providers has found a move towards investing in wealthier areas to avoid reliance on local authorities for their income.
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