Not quite what we were expecting
In announcing the Autumn Budget this week, Chancellor Rachel Reeves made much of its focus on increased public spending, but very little of the extra
Darzi report on the NHS – another missed opportunity
Anyone who reads Lord Darzi’s report on the National Health Service in detail will see that he says very little about social care. To be
New VAT rules for private schools – implications for specialist care providers
New government legislation means that, as of 1 January next year, private schools will have to add 20% VAT (the standard rate) on to the
Government’s backtrack on social care workforce investment of more concern than scrapping plans to cap fees
Before wringing our hands over the duplicity of the Labour Government in reneging on the previous incumbent’s commitment to implement the planned cap on how
Care home businesses – the rationale for restructuring
Care homes in the UK are owned by around 5,500 different providers, with as many care homes being owned by small operators, including sole proprietors,
Social care reform – Starmer makes no promises
When Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer spoke to the nation outside No. 10 Downing Street following Labour’s comprehensive general election victory, he didn’t promise to