The number of care home beds in England is at a record low, Public Health England data has revealed.
The Orders of St John Care Trust (OSJCT) has announced the closure of two care homes in Wiltshire within the next three months.
Care Home Closures
The UK is facing a national crisis with 6,500 care homes totalling 140,000 beds at risk of closure over the next five years, Knight Frank has warned.
The first care home closures have been reported as providers face the mounting impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
Derbyshire County Council has defended plans to close seven care homes for the elderly after coming under fire from the GMB Union.
Luxury leisure and care home provider Carlauren Group has announced that it has gone into administration.
Larchwood Care has announced it is to close five lossmaking homes by the end of May.
A looming crisis in care home supply in England has been highlighted by the CQC. In its latest State of
Gloucestershire County Council has confirmed the closure of two care homes run by The Orders of St John Care Trust
Scottish care provider Bield is pulling out of residential care homes following a strategic review. Bield said it would be
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