Adult Care

 

UK social care reform ‘nowhere near enough’

The UK government will spend £3.6bn on paying 'a fairer cost' for adult social care, in new plans that also set aside £500m on workforce and training, £300m on elderly care housing, and £150m on digitalisation as part of a long-awaited reform. Experts tell HBI that it is 'nowhere near enough'.

Not-for-profits dominate Europe’s adult care

Adult social care, a major sector in the UK and Nordics in particular, has traditionally been dominated by the not-for-profit sector in Europe. In this week's infographic, we look at the for-profit, not-for-profit/public split across select countries in Europe.

Swanton acquires two UK specialist care providers

Apposite Capital-backed UK-based specialist residential care group Swanton Care & Community has bought specialist care providers LH Social Care and Lavender Group Homes. HBI speaks with Sam Gray, managing partner of Apposite Capital, to find out more.

Achieve together completes second acquisition in three months

UK provider of specialist support for people with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs Achieve together has grown its portfolio of services with the acquisition of specialist support provider United Health Limited. This is the group's second acquisition in the third quarter of 2021.

Intriva Capital invests in Sequence Care Group

Private Equity (PE) firm Intriva Capital has acquired UK-based adult care provider Sequence Care Group for an undisclosed price. HBI speaks with Simon Finn, managing partner of Intriva Capital to find out more.

Adult Care: Sector Analysis

A major sector in the UK, USA and Nordic, long-term adult care has traditionally been dominated by the public sector in Europe and formal provision of any kind barely exists in many Emerging Markets.  Here we look at trends in established markets and the opportunities elsewhere. Confirmed speakers to include: Emma Pearson, Achieve Together Andrew […]

Elderly Care III: Domiciliary Care Sector

This is a sector that is likely to see massive growth as nations retreat from public provision and as new business models allow new entrants to compete with mom’n’pop. So what are the new models in franchising and digital? And which market sectors and which countries offer the best opportunities? Confirmed speakers to include: James […]

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