National Care Group opens supported living scheme in Sheffield

National Care Group has opened an adult supported living scheme in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. The development will support up to eight adults with learning disabilities...

Reaping the rewards

Navigating the complexities of solar panel installation can be challenging for care providers. Richard Hearn, divisional director – head of social care at Howden...

Investment offers opportunity to align housing strategy with care reform

Government investment in social and affordable housing provides a ‘vital step’ towards supporting the growing social care needs of people in the UK. As well...

Adult social care providers asked ‘to run faster on empty’

The Spending Review (SR) has been criticised for not providing significant new funding to reform adult social care or money to implement the proposed...

Partnership aims to improve procurement in the care sector

Procurement for Care and i-curate are partnering to provide technology-driven solutions to operators in the sector. This partnership brings together two family-run businesses that will...

An essential pillar

Dr Krishan Ramdoo, founder and chief executive officer of TympaHealth, discusses the importance of prioritising ear and hearing health in care settings Hearing loss is...

Birchgrove opens Pepperpot House in Surrey

Birchgrove has opened Pepperpot House retirement community in Godalming, Surrey. It features 52 one- and two-bedroom rental apartments, communal spaces, wellness facilities and a 24-hour...

A simple fact

Delegates at the Homecare Association’s annual conference learnt about care services in Australia, Spain and Sweden. The conference also covered AI, regulation, workforce and...

Palliative care lacks ‘cohesive’ national strategy, commission finds

Palliative care is patchy across the UK with support lacking to both the public and to staff in services, a commission has concluded. It is...

Acquisitions help drive performance at Optimo Care Group

Optimo Care Group has posted growing revenue and profitability as it continues to develop its business through acquisitions. The provider, which has grown across the...