Significant financial pressures due to increases in Employer National Insurance contributions and the National Minimum Wage, as well as the underfunding of local authority contracts will start to impact care provisions.

In March 2025, new recycling regulations came into effect, requiring businesses across England ensure that all food waste is separated out from other waste streams and presented separately for collection by an approved contractor.  

This is particularly important for care home provisions. 

With evolving inspection frameworks and growing pressures in the care sector, it’s never been more crucial for care home providers to stay one step ahead of CQC expectations.

Join Citation’s upcoming webinar ‘What to focus on in 2025 to maintain and improve your CQC rating on Tuesday 23 April at 10:00–11:00am with Care Business Manager and ex-CQC inspector Mick Feather.

Chandler & Co have prepared a guide which takes you through a care home refinancing process helping you as care providers to stay resilient and continue to evolve, adapt and be innovative, assisting you in making informed decisions.

Surbiton Care Home has worked in close collaboration with Fulcrum Care, a leading care consultancy that provides expert guidance to care homes in achieving compliance, improving care quality, and enhancing operational efficiency.

Signature Dining, the award winning & niche food service provider for the UK Care, Hospice and Welfare sector, is proud to announce the launch of their new logo and web site. 

Read the detailed summary prepared by Morris Lane Chartered Accountants

Following the Chancellor's Spring Statement earlier today, here is  Morris Lane's summary of the main changes. 

Fulcrum Care is delighted to announce the appointment of three highly experienced professionals as divisional heads, further enhancing its service offerings in the care sector. These strategic appointments reflect Fulcrum’s commitment to delivering excellence in care management, regulatory compliance, and service improvement.

The Procurement Act 2023 ("the Act”) came into into force from 24 February 2025 and affects all adult social care providers as suppliers of services to the public sector.

Following its implementation, procurement and the resulting contracts between local authorities and adult social care providers must comply with the Act and its objectives.

Fire safety is a critical concern for care homes, where vulnerable residents rely on well-thought-out systems and swift action to stay safe. 

That’s why robust fire risk mitigation measures are vital, not only to comply with regulations but also to provide peace of mind for residents, staff, and families.

With International Women’s Day behind us, the focus on gender equality and workplace safety continues. Since 26 October 2024, the Worker Protection Act placed a new legal duty on employers to take proactive steps to prevent sexual harassment—shifting the responsibility from reacting to incidents to actively preventing them.