Is fundamental change required in the social care sector?
With many complicated factors at play, how can the provision of social care become effectively patient-centric? In this report, Addleshaw Goddard gathers the views of leading experts in social care across Scotland and England on how to address the many issues facing a sector which has been heavily tested. With significant change required to strengthen the market, we explore the challenges faced by service-users, providers and government, as well as the investment opportunities that should be prioritised to help support the industry.
Headline stats
The number of homes has fallen marginally from the 12,250 homes measured in 2019
The number of beds increased by 2,500 due to rise in the number of largest purpose-built homes in 2019
Average weekly fee for a nursing home in the UK was £953
70% of UK care home facilities were built more than 20 years ago
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