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• Talks in York over threat to social care funding

  04-02-2024 16:40 via careindustrynews.co.uk
  
  A social care provider organisation is to hold talks with City of York Council over a rumoured cut to its funding.The council is said to be considering cutting the money it gives to the Independent Care Group (ICG) after supporting it for more than a quarter of a century.The ICG has urged the council to re-think and hold consultations with the ICG before deciding. It has warned that any changes are bound to have an impact on the delivery of social care in the York area.ICG Chair Mike Padgham sai
  
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• Introducing Whispers Specialist Care: A New Era in End-of-Life and Palliative Support

  04-02-2024 15:30 via careindustrynews.co.uk
  
  In a significant step towards enhancing end-of-life care, Whispers Care Solutions has proudly announced the launch of Whispers Specialist Care, a new dedicated end-of-life and palliative care service. The Mayor of Eastleigh, Councillor Nick Couldrey, joined staff on February 2nd for the official launch, marking a new chapter in compassionate care for the Hampshire and surrounding counties.Whispers Specialist Care aims to redefine the approach to end-of-life and palliative care, offering a range
  
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• Following BGF investment BN Care grows with South West acquisition

  04-02-2024 14:43 via careindustrynews.co.uk
  
  The BN Care group has completed the acquisition of its sixth home following new investment by BGF – one of the largest and most experienced investors in the UK and Ireland.Wade Newmark, the CEO of BN Care, will now step up the company’s efforts to provide a growing number of elderly people across the South West of England with “top-class” care, after announcing the purchase of the Court House in Devon.Situated in the picturesque countryside town of Cullompton, t
  
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