Care consolidation set to continue as investors target growth areas, panel hears

Strong investor appetite, changing ownership models and growing interest in supported living will continue to shape the future of care ownership, delegates at Care Show Birmingham heard this week.

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Bridlington provider to develop women only dementia beds
Bridlington provider to develop women only dementia beds

A Bridlington care home is expanding its specialist dementia provision with the launch of a dedicated 24-bed community designed exclusively for women.

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CQC to roll out named inspector for every adult social care provider
CQC to roll out named inspector for every adult social care provider

The Care Quality Commission is set to roll out a named inspector model for every adult social care provider in England over the coming months, chief inspector Chris Badger has revealed.

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Frontier sells 75-bed care home development site in Ashford
Frontier sells 75-bed care home development site in Ashford

A development site in Ashford, Kent, with planning consent for a 75-bedroom care home has been sold to a national care home operator, according to specialist property adviser Christie & Co.

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CareTrust strikes £1.1bn deal to acquire 45 new LNT UK care homes
CareTrust strikes £1.1bn deal to acquire 45 new LNT UK care homes

Crystal Care to operate the 24 completed and 21 homes in development included in the largest US investment deal since the Welltower takeover

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Council care funding gap hits record £2.36bn, says Care England
Council care funding gap hits record £2.36bn, says Care England

Providers' leader warns of "consequences" to the NHS, local authorities, families and communities after its analysis showed cash provided for residential and nursing care beds had widened to record levels amid cost rises.

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Care workforce reforms step up with pension promise and workforce plan
Care workforce reforms step up with pension promise and workforce plan

Care provider and commissioner leaders warn the new benefit must be backed by extra government funding

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Features

COVER STORY: ‘Food-first’: Putting nutrition at the heart of care

COVER STORY: ‘Food-first’: Putting nutrition at the heart of care

A ‘food-first’ approach is a cornerstone of person-centred care.

Designing for the next hundred years

Designing for the next hundred years

Centarian celebrity home Denville Hall is undergoing major refurbishment and expansion work. Maro Kalli explains how the home management and architecture and design teams aim to achieve a balance between creating an environment fit for the next 100 years without sacrificing character and heritage.

Leveraging legislation to enhance bathroom dignity, safety and compliance

Leveraging legislation to enhance bathroom dignity, safety and compliance

Kate Sheehan explains how thoughtful application of legislation and regulation can enhance care home bathroom dignity, safety, independence and compliance for residents and staff.

How care homes can prepare for the employment rights act phased rollout

How care homes can prepare for the employment rights act phased rollout

The first set of Employment Rights Act (ERA) reforms came into force earlier this year, and more changes are expected throughout the next two years. Gill McAteer explains how these changes could fundamentally shift the dynamics within care homes.

Products

Independent research reveals significant impact of Sensio RoomMate technology on falls detection, safeguarding and response times
Independent research reveals significant impact of Sensio RoomMate technology on falls detection, safeguarding and response times

SPONSORED STORY: Independent research has found that Sensio’s RoomMate sensor technology can improve falls detection, reduce safeguarding falls and support faster staff response times in care settings.

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apetito launches food-first care home nutrition guide
apetito launches food-first care home nutrition guide

Care home meal provider apetito has launched a new guide aimed at helping care homes place nutrition at the centre of care planning and reduce the risk of malnutrition among residents

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The unseen flooring features that make a meaningful difference
The unseen flooring features that make a meaningful difference

SPONSORED STORY: How an impervious membrane and antimicrobial protection can support cleaner, fresher and more welcoming care environments.

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Nourish to add electronic medication administration record later this year
Nourish to add electronic medication administration record later this year

Digital care record provider says it will develop its eMAR tech with providers, but will continue to support those with existing third-party integrations.

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