Kisimul Group receives loan to support growth strategy

Kisimul Group has received a ‘club loan’ from several banks, including OakNorth, to refinance the group’s existing debt and support its growth strategy. The facilities...

Lifeways partners with Stream to support staff with their finances

Lifeways has partnered with Stream to help its employees have more control of their finances. Through the financial wellbeing app, staff across the UK will...

Macc Care to open of Millfield Rose early next year

Macc Care Group plans to open Millfield Rose in Brownhills, Staffordshire, in January. Its latest care home will deliver residential, nursing, dementia and respite care....

Fisher Care uses loan from Triodos Bank UK to develop homes

Fisher Care Group has used a £21m loan from Triodos Bank UK to fund the purchase and development of two care homes, growing its...

CQC raises concerns over financial resilience of small homecare providers

The number of new homecare services registered with the regulator in England grew by 11% in 2024/25 but many were small providers that may...

NatWest Pension Fund’s ownership of Inspired Villages a ‘statement of intent’

NatWest Pension Fund (NWPF)’s deal with Legal & General (L&G) to acquire its 50% interest in Inspired Villages Group (IVG) is a ‘strong statement...

Government confirms delay in setting out plans for SEND reforms

The government has confirmed it will delay setting out reforms to special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) services until early in 2026. Proposals were expected...

Hartley steps down as chief executive of the CQC

Sir Julian Hartley has stepped down as chief executive of the CQC less than a year after taking up the role. Hartley, who took over...

Simon Winfield joins Newcross Healthcare as MD

Simon Winfield has been recruited by Newcross Healthcare as its managing director, effective immediately. He brings nearly 30 years of leadership experience and joins following...

Fortava Healthcare to fully fund life insurance for staff

A fully employer-funded life insurance policy will be provided for every member of staff at Fortava Healthcare. Should an employee die in service, their nominated...