In this interview for Buyacarehome, Arlene speaks candidly about what drives her, why 

evidence-based practice matters more than ever, and what she’s learned from twenty years 

of pushing for better in one of the most challenging, and most rewarding, sectors there is. 

March 2026 offers a useful reflection point for the care home sector, where activity continues against a backdrop of evolving market dynamics. 

A business health check of the operational side of a care home is fundamentally about understanding whether the service is not only compliant, but consistently positioned to deliver safe, high-quality care in a sustainable way. Read Buyacarehomes insight here...

Finding the right care home involves more than identifying an available property. The most successful acquisitions are those aligned with long-term strategy, operational strength, and sustainable demand.

From April 2026, the first changes under the Employment Rights Act 2025 begin to take effect – marking the start of some of the most significant reforms to employment law in decades.

To help businesses prepare, our Partner Citation has created a FREE guide: The Employment Rights Act 2025 – your ultimate guide to the changes.

This advanced guide from Mac Research and Consultancy Limited is written for providers who are already doing well and want to do better. It moves beyond the basics to focus on the governance practices that separate genuinely excellent services from those that are merely compliant — from overhauling your quality assurance systems and developing the next generation of leaders, to responding strategically to regulatory challenge and keeping pace with a changing policy environment.