Profits up? Shaw are

Shaw healthcare (Group) Ltd, the provider of care homes, domiciliary care and supported living for older people and younger adults with learning disabilities and mental health problems, has reported revenues up 7.6% at £80.9 million in the year to March 2011 (2010: £75.2m). Operating cost increases were held in check at just 4.4% to £63.6m (2010: £60.9m) resulting in a 40% increase in operating profit to £7.3m (2010: £5.2m.