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Social care leaders welcome digital care record milestone
Social care leaders have responded positively to the government’s announcement that 80 per cent of social care providers are now using digital care records. Care England chief executive Professor
Martin Green OBE said: “Digital records are an important step forward, and many providers are already seeing the benefits in terms of safer, more coordinated, and more efficient care. [The] announcement recognises the dedication of providers and staff who have driven this change, often under very challenging circumstances. “At the same time, feedback from our
members shows that the journey has not been straightforward. Providers have experienced significant variation in local delivery, complex administrative requirements, and uncertainty about the ongoing costs once initial funding ends. These practical challenges matter, and
resolving them will be essential if digital transformation is to be sustained. “We look forward to continuing to work
with the government so that future phases of this programme are shaped by the realities of frontline care and ensure that every provider, regardless of size or location, can participate fully in the digital future of social care.” A spokesperson for The National Care
Forum (NCF) commented: “This milestone is of huge significance in the journey towards a digital future for social care and support and serves as evidence of the response achievable when concerted effort is made by government to engage the sector in the digital agenda.” Finally, Deborah Rozansky, director of
policy, research and information at the Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE), said: “This is a significant achievement for a sector that started from a position where
Reuben Brothers expand majority stake in Avery Healthcare
Avery Healthcare has announced that Reuben Brothers has increased its majority stake in the care home operator. According to Avery Healthcare, this additional investment reflects a ‘continued confidence in Avery’s long- term strategy, its high-quality portfolio, and its unwavering focus on providing exceptional care for residents across the country’. Following its recent acquisition of the Artisan Care group, Avery now owns and operates 107 care homes across England.
Commenting on behalf of Reuben
Brothers, David Jr. Reuben said: “The decision to increase our ownership stake in Avery reflects our deep conviction in the sector, the strength of the management team, the quality of the homes, and the essential role Avery plays in the lives of thousands of residents and their families. We are committed to supporting Avery’s long-term growth and ensuring that the highest standards of care and customer service remain at the heart of everything the Group does.”
only around 40 per cent of providers were fully digitised, and many were still reliant on paper-based records. “Reaching the point where 80 per cent of
care providers are using digital social care records represents a fundamental shift in how care is planned, delivered, and monitored. It also reflects the enormous commitment shown by providers, care staff, people who draw on care and support, local systems, and national partners to modernise social care in challenging circumstances. “The focus must now be on ensuring that
digitisation is inclusive, well-supported, and genuinely improves outcomes for people who rely on care and support every day.”
Planning approval secured for Manchester redevelopment
Muller Property Group has secured planning permission for the redevelopment of a Manchester brownfield site. The approval allows for the transformation
of the 1.1 hectare plot on Manchester Old Road, Middleton – currently the site of Parkfield House, a former 1960s council building – into a modern mixed residential and care development. Rochdale Borough Council has approved
plans for an 80-bed three-storey care home and 20 new family homes. The site sits within the Manchester Old Road Conservation Area. Julie Doherty, managing director – care
at Muller Property Group, said: “We are delighted to have secured planning approval for the site. From the outset, we have worked collaboratively with Rochdale Borough Council to ensure that our proposals respond sensitively to the site’s historic and conservation context. Through careful design and heritage considerations, we have been able to create a scheme that delivers much-needed care accommodation and new homes, while respecting the character of the area.”
January 2026
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