RECENT NEWS
Abbeyfield Society fights cost of living crisis with pay rise
The Abbeyfield Society has made a commitment to supporting its employees during the cost of living crisis by increasing pay for frontline staff by 15 per cent.
Athena recruitment drive sees 15 job offers in a single day
Athena Care Homes is celebrating after a recruitment open day saw its Avocet Court Care Home in Ipswich make 15 job offers in a single day.
Social enterprise project brings fitness to Barnet care home
An innovative project run by leisure centres in Barnet, London, is reaching out to care home residents who might be reluctant to participate in physical activity.
Major rebuild for Epping care home
Premium Care Group is transforming Weald Hall Care Home in Epping, Essex, having taken over the home last year.
New guidance to support workers caring for LGBTQ+ people in later life
A framework commissioned and funded by Skills for Care has been published to support social care workers in providing care to older LGBTQ+ people.
Work begins on new Care UK home in South Gloucestershire
Construction has begun on a brand new Care UK care home in the town of Yate in South Gloucestershire.
Penarth residential care home sold for the first time since 1987
Parkside House Care Home in Penarth, Wales, has been sold following a confidential process managed by specialist business property adviser Christie & Co.
Oakland Care wins Green World Environment Award
Luxury provider Oakland Care has been presented with a Green World Environment Award by the world-renowned Green Organisation.
Margate care home sold to local owners
Treetops Residential Home in Margate has been purchased by the owners of a Broadstairs home.
All-electric extra care scheme completed in Telford
A topping out ceremony has been held for Housing 21’s new, all-electric extra care scheme in Telford.
Hamberley Care Homes opens latest luxury facility in Hampshire
Luxury care home developer and operator Hamberley Care Homes has opened Alston House in Eastleigh, Hampshire.
Weston-Super-Mare extra care scheme adds 20 new homes
An extension at Housing 21’s Diamond Court extra care scheme has been completed, providing 20 new homes in Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset.
Braintree care home celebrates topping out
A topping out ceremony has been held for Avery Healthcare’s new £8m care home in Braintree, Essex.
BN Care to expand thanks to BGF investment
Provider BN Care has embarked upon a five-year expansion after a significant investment from capital investor BGF.
Anchor celebrates Yorkshire opening with time capsule
Not-for-profit provider Anchor has buried a time capsule at the site of its new care home, Skelton Court, in North Yorkshire.
Care Build Group celebrates topping out in Hinckley
The Care Build Group has celebrated topping out the main structure of its new 67-bed home in Leicestershire.
Boutique Care Homes acquires site in Hythe, Kent
Boutique Care Homes has acquired a new care home site in Hythe, Kent – its second acquisition in recent months.
Tech provider funds Access to social care apprenticeships
The Access Group has invested £100,000 in social care training via the apprenticeship levy.
Allica Bank strengthens care sector mortgage offering
In a vote of confidence for the care sector, Allica Bank, established in 2019, has reduced its debt service thresholds for both first-time buyers and experienced operators.
Oakland Care makes progress on 1,000 tree pledge
Oakland Care team members have come together for a range of volunteer tree planting events across Essex.
Featured Supplier
CoolCare has been adopted by nursing, residential, and care homes throughout the UK, helping to simplify their administration, increase efficiency, and enhance profitability. Our intuitive software solutions provide round-the-clock support and easy access, enabling care home managers to manage their administrative tasks from anywhere in the world....
Upcoming Events
FREE Webinar: Care Trends Report Launch – Let’s Talk Facts and the Future of Technology
Online
Tuesday 6th June 2023
Care & Occupational Therapy Show 2023
Westpoint Arena, Exeter
Wednesday 12th July 2023
The Care Show 2023
National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham
11th October - 12th October 2023
Care Roadshows - London
Epsom Downs Racecourse, Epsom
17th October 2023
Dementia Summit
The King’s Fund, No.11 Cavendish Square, London, W1G 0AN
Tuesday 31st October 2023
Care Roadshows - Cardiff
Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff
14th November 2023
