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CMA accepts Welltower sell-off proposals to head-off anti competition concerns
Regulator had ruled the US REIT's proposed take-over of over 600 UK care homes raised competition concerns in 30 areas.
Care home sales round-up
Sales to a first time operator and an established provider have been unveiled by Christies this week.
UKHSA Strategy 2026-29: What care homes need to know
The UK Health Security Agency has published it's strategy for the next three years, with a focus on infection control and extreme weather plans. Here's everything care home operators and suppliers need to know.
New Health and Social Care Secretary: What we know so far
The Ealing North MP James Murray has been appointed to take over as health secretary after the former incumbent resigned last week. Here's what social care leaders need to know so far.
‘Think beyond the thermometer’ in heatwave planning, providers urged.
Providers urged to create detailed plans for heatwaves in partnership with people who live and work in care homes as latest figures show the highest rates of death among the more than expected mortality rates in summer 2024 were aged 74-84 and over 85s.
Extra care homes development set for former hat factory site
Midlands-based Deeley Construction and not-for-profit extra care and retirement living provider Housing 21 are working together on a new 70-apartment development.
South east coast care home changes hands after 40 years
59-bed dementia specialist home bought by small local provider
Welltower takeover could be anti-competitive, CMA rules
US older care property investment firm’s proposed takeover of hundreds of homes run by operators, including HC-One and Barchester, could reduce competition in some areas, watchdog rules
Better Care Fund: Focus cash on neighbourhood care reforms, councils told
Allocations frozen at 25-26 levels but local authorities and ICBs expected to use to lay foundations for 'Neighbourhood' health and care reforms.
Doctor-founded Macc Care opens 18th midlands home
Group set to unveil a further home in Codsall later this year as part of "sustainable growth"
Welltower takeover could be anti-competitive, CMA rules
US older care property investment firm’s proposed takeover of hundreds of homes run by operators, including HC-One and Barchester, could reduce competition in some areas, watchdog rules.
Care providers call for funding clarity and workforce reform
Adult social care needs a multi-year funding plan and a stabilised adult social care workforce to support providers struggling to meet rising demand, ministers told.
Danico Care acquires 39 bed Cardiff home
Welsh firm adds second Cardiff home to portfolio
Specialist US property firm invests £42m in UK care homes
CareTrust acquires four care homes in the Midlands and the north.
Care Innovation Summit to focus on growth and adapting to change
Over 500 care provider leaders to gather in central London next month to hear examples of new approaches to improving efficiency, strengthening services and delivering better outcomes in a challenging environment.
Dunham Care set for expansion after £15m investment
Property developer McGoff Group Projects to grow new care home group after the sale of previous group, New Care, to Lovett Care in 2024.
80-bed three-storey care home to get underway on Middleton brownfield site
Highgate Care to add new build to its 25-home portfolio across north England.
CQC to use AI to help cut quality statements and increase inspector observation
Care show London: Chief Inspector explains why the regulator wants to streamline ‘complicated’ adult social care inspection and use AI to allow inspectors to focus on observation during visits
Lovett Care to focus on southern area growth with new regional manager
Lovett Care has appointed Anna Ramos to a newly created role of southern regional manager ahead of first care home opening in the area.
Kara Healthcare grows to nine homes with 65 bed Notts takeover
Kara Healthcare Group acquires 65-wet-room-bed facility from Target Healthcare REIT.
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