The CMA has begun court action against Care UK after it refused to refund residents who had paid compulsory upfront fees.
Elderly man fears losing home after racking up £40,000 care home fees debt
A family fears their father may lose his home after he racked up a £40,000 care home fees debt.
BREAKING NEWS: CMA threatens legal action against Care UK over upfront fees
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has told Care UK that it must refund over 1,600 residents who were charged as much as £3,000 in upfront fees or face legal action.
BREAKING NEWS: High complaint levels reflect social care pressures, says Ombudsman
Pressures on the social care system have been reflected in a high number of upheld complaints, according to Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman, Michael King.
Leading care home providers exceeding CMA limit on after-death fees
Three leading care home providers are continuing to exceed a recommended limit on the charging of after-death fees.
BREAKING NEWS: Regulator sets out consumer law advice for care homes
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has issued guidance for care home providers on their consumer law responsibilities.
CQC launches consultation on regulatory fee changes
The CQC has launched a consultation on proposed changes to regulatory fees in 2019/20.
Elderly couple faces separation when care home savings run out
An elderly couple living at a Warwickshire care home are facing the prospect of being separated after spending 70 years together.
Council agrees to waive care home fees after resident put at risk of choking
Nottingham City Council has agreed to waive the care home fees of an elderly resident after he was put at risk of choking when given the wrong medication.
Provider says council fees row forced care home closures
Essex Country Care is closing three of its homes following a fees row with Essex County Council.
