Angela Rippon is the celebrity ambassador for Care UK’s campaign “the Big Dementia Conversation”.

Advisory firm Mansfield has announced four promotions in its life sciences, social care, and healthcare team.

Healthcare firm Simplyhealth has appointed Rita Clifton as its new chair. Clifton will take over from Mike Hall subject to regulatory approval.

Dr Arun Thiyagarajan has joined health insurance group VitalityHealth as its CEO, replacing Dr Keith Klintworth.

Healthcare superstar Professor Sneh Khemka was among those included in the New Year’s Honours List.

Swanton Care and Community has acquired Alina Disability Support which provides care and support for children and adults with learning disabilities.

Elevation Healthcare Properties has acquired land and agreed forward-funding to support the development of three new purpose-built care homes.

PE firm Lonsdale has launched two build-and-buy platforms in homecare and dentistry. HealthInvestor speaks to an advisor on the homecare deal to find out more.

GenesisCare UK has secured access to up to £140 million, provided by Pemberton Asset Management, a private credit manager in Europe, and Barclays.

Spire Healthcare’s £13.5 million Harrogate Clinic has opened offering a range of day surgery treatments.

Senior Living Investment Partners, a partnership between Pension Insurance Corporation and Octopus Real Estate, has announced an investment via its joint venture with Elysian Residences.

Strong Life Care has purchased two purpose-built care homes: The Beeches in Armthorpe, South Yorkshire and Tenlands in Ferryhill, County Durham.