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Some industry estimates suggest that the current care home market in the UK is worth some £7.7 bn and is growing at an annual rate of 1.4 per cent. Other estimates suggest that it is twice that size, delivering a turnover of around £15 bn a year. That said, further growth is only expected to rise by a modest 1.0 per cent year on year until 2026
Whatever figure you choose, care homes clearly play both a positive and major role in the UK economy, and it can be shown that the type and quality of care a person receives can significantly influence their well-being, health and lifespan.
Against this background and the continued threat of COVID-19, severe staff shortages, and an inflation rate in excess of 10 per cent, it is obvious that care homes wanting to deliver better growth figures will have to go that extra mile.
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