In September 2021, the Government announced that, from October 2023, it planned to introduce a new £86,000 cap on the amount anyone in England will have to spend on personal care over their lifetime and that this cap was going to apply universally, a person’s age or income.

The Chancellor has now announced that the introduction of the Cap is going to be postponed for two years until October 2025.

Following the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement where we knew difficult decisions on spending had to be taken, we am pleased to give you Morris Lane’s summary of the main changes.

Lottie – a Later Living Marketplace - are proud to be a Founding Member of the £500 Challenge – a fundraising campaign launched by The Care Workers’ Charity, which encourages businesses across the adult social care sector to commit to an annual donation of £500; the same as an average grant they award to a care worker experiencing financial hardship.

With tribunal cases on the rise, how can you get ahead and protect your businesses? 

Signature Dining are very proud to announce that our chef manager, Michael Hannon, has scooped the Chef Manager of the Year Award at the Foodservice Cateys!

The Happiness Programme is supporting care home owners to deliver incredible activities to care venues and with it, bring many benefits to residents, their friends and families, as well as your care teams.

Join Nourish at the ‘Next steps for digital health and social care’ webinar with the Westminster Health Forum on Tuesday 15th November.

With the days drawing in and Winter challenges ahead care home providers are looking ahead for current and innovative trends in energy efficiency, considering capital outlay versus the cost savings.

Leading care sector consultancy, Fulcrum Care, has become a double finalist at the highly regarded, national TRI Awards, the only program recognising and rewarding excellence across turnaround, restructuring and insolvency.

Retaining top talent in your health and social care business is crucial for its future success and growth. Getting the remuneration package right is more important than ever, given the challenging recruitment environment being faced by the care sector.

With the economy pivoting, recruitment and retention spotlight, inflationary pressures, energy challenges and geopolitical considerations there is one thing for certain, the UK has an ageing profile, which continues to fuel investor demand in the care home sector.

An effective PR strategy is a vital piece of the puzzle for care homes. As integral parts of the community, positive or negative press can have a significant effect on public opinion.