RECENT NEWS
NCF asks new chancellor to guarantee funding for social care
The National Care Forum (NCF) has sent an open letter to the new chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, calling on him to guarantee additional funding for adult social care.
Barry nursing home sold for the first time in over 30 years
College Fields Nursing Home in Barry, South Wales, has been sold to local operators Jacob and Beena George.
Ascom and Majesticare announce new tech partnership for Aylesbury build
Global solutions provider Ascom has been contracted to supply healthcare communication tech for Majesticare’s latest home.
The Outstanding Society launches free best practice app
The Outstanding Society (OS) has launched a free app to share and celebrate best practice in the social care sector.
Oakland Care takes Gold for its workplace culture
Luxury care home provider Oakland Care has been awarded a Gold accreditation from Investors in People.
NCF calls on government to tackle deepening workforce crisis
The National Care Forum (NCF) has called for urgent government intervention to tackle the deepening workforce crisis in adult social care.
Connect2Care toolkit highlights lack of care apprenticeships
A new toolkit created by healthcare training specialist Connect2Care has revealed that less than 40 per cent of care operators offer apprenticeships at all career levels.
St Albans care dynasty adds Carrington House to its portfolio
Carrington House care home in Nottingham has been acquired by family-owned operator Beau Sejour Care Services.
Vida Healthcare encourages staff to climb high with ALP
Vida Healthcare has launched its Aspiring Leaders Programme (ALP), a bespoke training course providing career development opportunities for staff.
Rotherwood conquers Battlefield with care home plan
Rotherwood Group has purchased a site in Battlefield, Shrewsbury with a view to constructing a purpose-built luxury care home.
Beautiful Care Homes showcase portal launched
Property website NewHomesForSale.co.uk has launched a new portal, Beautiful Care Homes.
Bartlett’s in Buckinghamshire gets permission to extend
National property consultancy Carter Jonas has secured planning consent to extend Bartlett’s Residential Home in Stone, Buckinghamshire.
Cornish care home acquired by local Clann
Clann House care home in Lanivet, Cornwall, has been sold to local operators the Difford family.
Wilmslow Manor Care Centre officially opened
The Mayor of Cheshire East Council, Cllr David Marren, has officially opened Wilmslow Manor Care Centre in Wilmslow, Cheshire.
Caring Homes Group receives Princess Royal Training Award
Independent residential, nursing, and dementia care home network Caring Homes Group is celebrating after receiving a Princess Royal Training Award (PRTA).
Care England calls for care providers to be categorised as ‘vulnerable’
Care England has written to the government to call for care providers to be categorised as ‘vulnerable’ in its upcoming three-month review of the Energy Bill Relief Scheme.
Care home planned for Grade I listed Hampshire site
Planning permission has been granted for a new care home at LifeCare Residences’ existing Grade I listed Grove Place retirement village in Hampshire.
Elizabeth Finn Care Homes shortlisted for multiple awards
Elizabeth Finn Care Homes is celebrating after having been shortlisted for 11 awards.
CoolCare rebrands to solidify market-leading position
Leading care home admin software provider CoolCare has undergone a comprehensive rebrand.
Croft Avenue home in Cumbria sold to PH Care Group
PH Care Group has successfully purchased its seventh care home, Croft Avenue in Cumbria, to add to its burgeoning portfolio.
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