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Why UK homecare lags behind nursing homes in tech-assisted care

Technology-assisted homecare in the UK remains nursing homes' poor relation, despite the potential to reduce the live care needed and solve understaffing issues. HBI speaks to multiple tech experts and asks why it hasn't caught on in the same way.

Cera Care strives to hit recruitment target

In March last last year, the UK homecare group Cera Care said it would create 10,000 new jobs for carers across the country in response to COVID. More than one year on, HBI understands that less than 40% of these prospective vacancies have been filled so far, but the project continues.

Problems in Lesotho for Netcare as government pulls PPP deal

Netcare's deal to build and manage Lesotho's largest hospital has run aground, with the government moving to cancel the multi-million Rand deal for alleged breach of contract - a move Netcare says it will challenge. HBI speaks to a South Africa-based hospital source to find out more.

Domiciliary care flatlines in Sweden

The Swedish domiciliary care sector did not enjoy the same growth as its European neighbours through the pandemic, with older residents rejecting all but the most essential services. HBI speaks to two Swedish domiciliary care operators to find out more.

French general home service group shifting to healthcare

Domiciliary care is set to go from 30% to 50% of revenues for France's largest home services group Oui Care, as demand for child care declines and people opt against going into care homes, CEO Guillaume Richard tells HBI.

Gulf Capital takes re-branded IVI into India

Gulf Capital is taking its Middle East-based IVF platform, acquired from global player IVIRMA last year and now re-branded as ART, into India with the rollout of 18 IVF clinics nationwide. 

Max Healthcare raises $165m

India's second-largest for-profit hospital chain Max Healthcare has raised 1,200 crore ($160m) in a Qualified Institutions Placement (QIP), almost the exact same amount as Apollo Hospitals did in January.

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