Company results round-up Highlights of the latest financial results announced by companies operating in the social care sector (revenue over £1m) Quality ratings for top care providers in England A comprehensive list of the top 20 care providers in England, including specialist needs providers, care homes, homecare, nursing care homes, and residential care, for both […]

Nov 11, 2024 · Priory Group has completed a £4.5m expansion at its Preston hospital to meet rising demand for inpatient services. The new Elswick Ward at Priory Hospital Preston is a 12-bed specialist inpatient service for men experiencing severe, short-term episodes of mental illness.

Jan 3, 2025 · Baroness Louise Casey of Blackstock will chair an independent commission into social care but has been urged to move quickly on its progress after representative bodies raised concerns over the timetable for reform.

Jan 16, 2025 · The health and care watchdog has a backlog of around 5,000 notifications of concern, with some going back months without a response, MPs have been told. Giving evidence on the work of the regulator, outgoing chair Ian Dilks and Sir Julian Hartley, chief executive officer, both of the Care Quality ...

Nov 22, 2024 · Extra funds allocated to social care in the Autumn Budget will be wiped out by changes to employer National Insurance contributions (ENICs), which will cost the sector over £900m next year, Nuffield Trust analysis has revealed.

Jan 9, 2025 · Healthcare experts LaingBuisson provide accurate, intelligent, researched news and newsletters on the UK and International healthcare and social care markets.

Nov 11, 2024 · The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman (LGSCO) chief executive, Nigel Ellis, will retire in May. Ellis, who has been CEO for eight years, was director of operations prior to that.

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Nov 7, 2024 · Hartford Care has entered a partnership with the Highwood Group to develop a residential care home in Fordingbridge, Hampshire. The 70-bedroom setting will be Hartford Care’s 10th home in the county and its 22nd in the south of England, with construction of the property starting in spring.

Oct 1, 2024 · The AI healthcare market is valued globally at $26.7bn today and is expected to surge to $614bn by 2034, according to a new report published by LaingBuisson in partnership with Curzon Consulting.