Developers and operators are being urged to build more care homes across the country as a new report reveals a growing shortfall in bed numbers and issues with existing buildings.
Real estateEwan Bramley Dental Care in North Shields, Tyne and Wear, has sold to two associates at the practice.
M&AThena Capital, a specialist venture capital firm backing early-stage UK-based medical technology start-ups, has announced a first close at £27 million, targeting a £50 million fund.
TechnologyHealthInvestor understands supported living firm Consensus is up for sale.
M&AAs the House of Commons rejects the amendment which would have exempted social care providers from the employer’s national insurance rise, we gather some reactions from the sector.
Politics & policyRegional care home group Holmwood House Holdings has acquired Norwood House, a 59-bedroom specialist dementia care home in Saxmundham, Suffolk,
M&ABrainomix, which develops AI-powered imaging tools in stroke and lung fibrosis, announced the completion of a £14m series C investment round.
In other news...HealthInvestor understands that supported living firm Lifeways is in a process led by Rothschild & Co.
M&AMental health company Cygnet has acquired three specialist care homes previously operated by Oakview Care Services.
Social careWelltower looks to be close to buying north-west based care home group Athena Healthcare Group.
M&AMacmillan Cancer Support has invested in leading virtual cancer clinic Perci Health.
In other news...A new care home is set to open in Doncaster next month, supporting adults with complex mental health needs, dementia, neuro-disabilities and physical disabilities.
Social careFollowing the Government’s announcement that NHS England will be abolished, the mood from industry insiders seems fairly positive - although questions remain about what comes next.
Politics & policyBankhouse Nursing Home, a nursing care facility local to Blaenau Gwent in South Wales has sold to the manager of Oxford Care Homes and BIRA Care Homes.
M&AThe Takeover Panel has extended the deadline by which KKR and Stonepeak must make a firm bid for Assura PLC.
M&AThe Prime Minister has announced the abolition of NHS England.
Politics & policyYorkshire-based care home company Strong Life Care has acquired Cooper House in Bradford for a seven-figure sum.
M&ASME Sussex Community Dermatology was acquired by Tower 18 at the end of last month.
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HealthInvestor understands supported living firm Consensus is up for sale.
M&AThena Capital, a specialist venture capital firm backing early-stage UK-based medical technology start-ups, has announced a first close at £27 million, targeting a £50 million fund.
TechnologyDevelopers and operators are being urged to build more care homes across the country as a new report reveals a growing shortfall in bed numbers and issues with existing buildings.
Real estateEwan Bramley Dental Care in North Shields, Tyne and Wear, has sold to two associates at the practice.
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