The government has been accused of ‘kicking the care sector when it is already down’ after it ruled that overseas recruitment of care workers will end.

Good Day Care Homes has acquired the Heights Care Home, which closed in November 2022.

Dementia specialist Church Farm Care has acquired Wren Hall Nursing Home, strengthening its presence in the region.

Apprenticeship/training provider Babington has joined Knovia, a group of sector-focused independent training businesses.

Potens, a specialist care provider, has acquired Regents Park T/A The Lodge learning disability care home in Exeter.

Brent Cross Town’s 148 retirement living properties for over 60s has been granted planning permission.