Social Care Ombudsman publishes complaints figures for 2023/4

The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman has published its complaints figures for privately funded and arranged care in 2023/4.

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Other News

Aria Care Group celebrates multiple award shortlistings
Aria Care Group celebrates multiple award shortlistings

Aria Care Group is celebrating after being shortlisted in a number of prestigious health and social care awards for the second year running.

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Construction underway on Herne Bay home
Construction underway on Herne Bay home

Construction has begun on a new £22.38m care home in Herne Bay, Kent, with practical completion confirmed for August 2025.

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Horsham home unveils new extension
Horsham home unveils new extension

A Horsham care home has doubled in size following an innovative building project that has taken it from 26 bedrooms to 54.

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Huntingdon home to offer rehabilitation beds
Huntingdon home to offer rehabilitation beds

The Chase in Huntingdon is partnering with Therapies on Thames to deliver rehabilitation services to older people recovering from illness, injury, and joint operations.

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apetito brings VIP Lounge back to Care Show Birmingham
apetito brings VIP Lounge back to Care Show Birmingham

apetito has announced that its VIP Lounge will be returning to Care Show Birmingham at the NEC on 9-10 October.

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Deer Park Care Home in Devon acquired by Camelot Care
Deer Park Care Home in Devon acquired by Camelot Care

Specialist business property adviser Christie & Co has announced the sale of Deer Park Care Home in Holsworthy, Devon, to Camelot Care.

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Event Preview

Care Show Birmingham

Care Show Birmingham
Returning to the NEC Birmingham on 9-10th October 2024, Care Show Birmingham is the UK's leading, award-winning social care event. This is the place where individuals, teams, and organisations come together to celebrate the care sector. Get ready to connect with thought leaders, innovative suppliers, passionate carers, and pioneers who are shaping the future of care. Over two action-packed...

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Features

Why pest control should be a top priority in your home
Why pest control should be a top priority in your home

Paul Bates, managing director of Cleankill Pest Control, explains why care home managers need to take pest control extremely seriously, and outlines what they should be looking for when sourcing a pest control provider

Embracing sustainability in care laundry: a new era
Embracing sustainability in care laundry: a new era

There are many business-critical reasons why care homes need to be looking seriously at sustainable laundry solutions, as Miles Tebay, sales director at Wolf Laundry, explains

Antimicrobial tech: a promising solution for enhanced hygiene
Antimicrobial tech: a promising solution for enhanced hygiene

By actively inhibiting the spread of microorganisms on surfaces, materials, and medical devices, antimicrobial additive technology presents a promising solution to the hygiene challenges faced by care homes, as Paul Willocks, marketing manager for Addmaster, explains

Collaboration and innovation at Care Show Birmingham
Collaboration and innovation at Care Show Birmingham

Care Show Birmingham returns to NEC Birmingham on 9/10 October, boasting an extensive conference programme with eight theatres. Organiser CloserStill Media’s Molly Benson discusses session highlights, topics and trends, and key speakers for what promises to be the best Care Show yet

Products

Acticare unveils bold new branding
Acticare unveils bold new branding

SPONSORED STORY: Acticare is excited to unveil its bold new branding as it prepares for The Care Show at Birmingham's NEC on October 9th and 10th. This fresh, vibrant look marks a significant milestone in the company's journey, following a year of...

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Carebeans - a one stop shop ensuring care planning and management excellence
Carebeans - a one stop shop ensuring care planning and management excellence

SPONSORED STORY: Carebeans is a contemporary, innovative software company based in the UK. We design and build comprehensive care planning and management software along with fully integrated mobile applications for the UK social care sector.

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Danfloor the Smart Solution for Care
Danfloor the Smart Solution for Care

SPONSORED STORY: At Danfloor, we take great pride in our expertise, knowledge, and ability to deliver a diverse range of products. While we are renowned for our exceptional Care Home Carpet, our offerings extend far beyond this, showcasing our...

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Quality Compliance Systems acquires Carebeans
Quality Compliance Systems acquires Carebeans

Digital compliance management provider Quality Compliance Systems has acquired digital care planning specialist Carebeans.

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Latest Issues

MED e-care

MED e-care offers easy-to-use care technology that specialises in innovative eMAR and care planning solutions for residents in a care home setting. Care technology is now firmly woven into the fabric of outstanding, person-centred care delivery. It is no longer for the few. Putting you in the picture, MED e-care gives you the data you need to make...

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Care Show Birmingham

National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham
9th October - 10th October 2024

Care Roadshow South

Epsom Downs Racecourse, Epsom
15th October 2024

Care Roadshow Wales

Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff
12th November 2024

Care England Conference

Church House Conference Centre, Westminster, London
13th March 2025

Care Sector Supplier Awards

London Marriott Hotel Canary Wharf, 22 Hertsmere Rd, London E14 4ED
29th April 2025