Falls are a leading cause of injury in care homes, often resulting in serious consequences for residents and significant costs for care providers. Beyond the immediate impact on health and wellbeing, falls can affect regulatory compliance and increase insurance risks.

DC Care is delighted to announce the sale of Harper House, a mental health care home in Wolverhampton registered for 15 residents.

The landscape of social care in Wales is evolving. With the full rollout of the Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) new inspection framework and the commencement of published ratings in April 2025, social care providers are entering a new era of transparency and accountability. 

Our parner, Citation have created a free, expert-written checklist to help Care Home owners understand their legal duties, know what inspectors are looking for, and feel confident about their compliance.

Significant financial pressures due to increases in Employer National Insurance contributions and the National Minimum Wage, as well as the underfunding of local authority contracts will start to impact care provisions.

Join Citation’s upcoming webinar ‘What to focus on in 2025 to maintain and improve your CQC rating on Tuesday 23 April at 10:00–11:00am with Care Business Manager and ex-CQC inspector Mick Feather.