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“No jab, no job” policy splits UK nursing home operators

The UK government has launched a five-week consultation to look at whether vaccines should be mandatory for care home staff. Care operators are split on the issue, with some fearing it could cause staff retention and recruitment problems.

Unicare founder furious after ousting

London-based private equity fund G Square Capital has taken full control of private health and care group Unicare. Founder and minority shareholder Tom Tidemann tells HBI he is dismayed by its action - but G Square's CEO tells HBI it was necessary to stop Unicare going bankrupt.

Norway moves to increase patient choice

The Norwegian government is trying to introduce more free choice for patients, particularly when it comes to elderly care, with a new procurement framework. The move comes after a few years of Norwegian municipalities refusing to work with the for-profit sector.

Is the UK nursing home sector in “crisis”?

Elderly care has had a challenging year in the UK, but is it too strong to call it a crisis, and how will things look as it recovers? HBI chats to a consultant and operator to find out more.

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