Minimum Wage Reform: Implications for UK Care Homes
Reforms to the UK’s national living wage (NLW) are expected to compound the financial and operational pressures already facing UK care homes when announced in the autumn budget.
UK Care Homes: The UK’s ageing population is a shared challenge and opportunity
The UK’s care home market is undergoing substantial evolution, presenting opportunities for investors amid growing demand and complex structural headwinds. While an ageing population intensifies pressure on the NHS with rising waiting lists and increased prevalence of chronic health conditions, it also drives significant investment appeal in the care sector.
UK Care Homes: Nursing a bifurcated industry back to health
The UK’s for-profit care home sector is evolving into a sharply bifurcated industry. Legacy businesses are failing at an increasing rate, as exacting regulatory scrutiny and financial headwinds create a surge in involuntary closures and insolvencies. Simultaneously, capital flows into the sector are rising, spurred by long-term demographic trends, growing demand for specialised care facilities, and improving market conditions.