RECENT NEWS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Copperfield Court in Broadstairs is participating in a six-week wellbeing programme hosted by Kent Wildlife Trust.

Commercial laundry equipment specialist WASHCO has revealed the finalists of the 2024 Love Laundry Awards.

Executives from the UK’s leading social care providers recently gathered for an event hosted by Care England and Wagestream.

apetito has been presented with the prestigious King’s Awards for Enterprise in Sustainable Development.

Ruby Lodge Care Home in Thirsk, North Yorkshire, has been officially opened by the Mayor of Thirsk, Councillor Andrew Trueman.

Grace Cares and Staffordshire County Council’s Medicycle scheme has been nominated for Campaign of the Year Award at this year's National Recycling Awards.

The Healthcare Management Trust (HMT) has announced the acquisition of St Quentin Care Homes.

CHD Living has announced the commencement of construction on a new luxury care home in Elstead, Surrey.

The National Care Forum has announced its 2024 CEOs & Senior Directors Conference.

The King’s representative – deputy lieutenant John Wood – recently attended a garden party at Parkside care home in Tipton.

Specialist business property adviser Christie & Co has announced the sale of Glendale Court in Teignmouth, Devon.

Rossendale Borough Council has granted planning permission for the expansion of a care home and the addition of extra care apartments in Ramsbottom.

Princess Christian Care Centre in Woking has been reaccredited with the prestigious GSF Platinum status – recognising its high-quality end-of-life care.

This September, Skills for Care is focusing on its #ASCWorkforceStrategy with its ‘Driving change in social care’ campaign.