RECENT NEWS

A new report from Skills for Care shows that the number of filled posts in social care is down for the first time since records began in 2012/13.

Christie & Co has completed on the freehold sale of Bentley Lodge in Bentley, Hampshire to local operator RMD Care.

Care provider Hallmark has launched diabetes staff training sessions in collaboration with DUET diabetes.

Caring Homes’ Blenheim Court in Liss, Hampshire, has won the ‘highly commended’ category at the NAPA (National Activity Providers Association) awards.

A new survey commissioned by Zupa has highlighted the obstacles in the way of implementing digital solutions in care homes.

Priesty Fields Care Home in Congleton, Cheshire, is celebrating after winning at two prestigious awards ceremonies.

Specialist real estate lender Octopus Real Estate has announced a strategic partnership with Anavo Group to fund the development and operation of care homes across the UK.

As the Conservative Party’s leadership contest rumbles on, key social care organisations are working to make sure that social care’s voice is heard.

CHD Living has utilised an employee sponsorship scheme to expand its international workforce.

Caring Homes is celebrating after receiving a Princess Royal Training Award from Princess Anne.

Rosebank Care Home in Oxfordshire has opened a new dementia-friendly, seaside-themed corridor.

The Cottage Nursing Home in Mold, North Wales, has been sold to Rosewood Healthcare Group.

Planning permission has been granted for Housing 21 to provide 65 new care-assisted homes in Oundle, North Northamptonshire.

The Care Innovation Challenge returned in July 2022 for a two-day session of idea generation and prototype trialling.

Yorkshire construction firm Hobson & Porter is building a £6m luxury care home in Sleaford, Lincolnshire.

Beechwood House care home in Yeovil, South Somerset, has been sold to Rose Care Group in a sale handled by Christie & Co.

Hill House Care Home in Malmesbury, Wiltshire has been sold to Bristol-based group Cedar Care.

The Labour Party has reaffirmed its intention to create a free-at-the-point-of-entry National Care Service, tasking The Fabian Society with drawing up a roadmap.

Cornwall Care, the largest provider of social care in Cornwall, has been acquired by housing association Sanctuary Housing.

Princedale Care Group has purchased Greenhill Park Residential Care Home in Evesham, Worcestershire.