Co-founder Charles Armitage explains how online marketplace, Florence, helps care providers save on nursing and carer recruitment costs.

The hazards of recruiting agency nurses and carers are well-documented with care providers taking a hit on high agency margins and a lack of continuity of care.
Launched in April 2017, online platform Florence seeks to remove the risk and cost of using agency nurses from providers.

The group launched the new App at the Pinders Healthcare Design Awards.

The Buyacarehome group thoroughly enjoyed being back together at the Pinders Awards and were excited to deliver the news of their new Mobile App. 

Grafton Lodge received a high level of interest, with 13 viewings and 4 offers from a variety of buyers.

The successful bid came from an experienced childcare operator. Recognising demand for quality residential care, she was attracted to Grafton Lodge due to its location and reputation. In 2018 Grafton Lodge was rated as ‘Good’ overall by the CQC.

The social care sector is facing a staffing crisis with an estimate shortage of half a million workers over the next decade, reports a major new study from the trade body Care Association Alliance and law firm Royds Withy King.

Experts on social care, The Care Association Alliance & Royds Withy King partner James Sage ask what needs to be done to avoid disaster.