Profit has always been a contentious word in social care, particularly when it’s made by private sector providers backed by private equity investors. As Sir Martin Narey said in his 2016 report on children’s residential care, “the presence of the private sector in the children’s home market is a source of considerable suspicion and sometimes […]
The narrative around children’s social care has, in recent years, been both negative and counterproductive. Headline after headline has been laced with failings and bad practice, particularly concerning the private sector, where the lion’s share of the blame is often placed. There’s little doubt that improvements can, and should, be made to the sector. Independent
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Location, location, location – the phrase made popular by the Channel 4 show of the same name, but one that has a deeper meaning when it comes to children’s social care. Much has been written in recent years about vulnerable individuals being placed in care many miles from home. But a recent investigation by the
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An increase in the number of children in care over recent years, combined with a lack of care provision, has shifted the supply and demand balance in the social care sector. This has made the industry increasingly attractive to private equity, giving greater choice to business owners looking at their future options – whether that
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Our higher purpose is to provide safe, essential care and support and to improve and enrich the lives of vulnerable children, young people and adults whilst balancing profit, people and planet in all we do. This mantra sits at the heart of everything that we do – whether that’s the process of acquiring a social
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Selling a business that you’ve put your heart and soul into for many years can be an extremely emotive process – not to mention a complex one. Knowing where to start, and how to navigate your way through what is a lengthy and complicated journey, requires considerable research, expertise and support, to ensure you achieve
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Putting purpose before profit – Tristone Capital joins Better Business Act As a business, we strongly believe that helping people fulfil their potential is something always worth investing in and that sustainable commercial success really can align with powerful societal impact and positive change for everyone. To support that mission, and to align with our
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Jane Foster is a Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) for Tri Borough Children’s Services, and a specialist safeguarding advisor with international experience. Based in Cornwall, and a lover of bodyboarding and sea swimming, Jane is one of seven members of our Independent Safeguarding Board (ISB). The board is responsible for observing and overseeing the care
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In the latest in our series of Q&As with members of our Independent Safeguarding Board, we spoke to Dr Lynne Wigens OBE, about why she got involved with the initiative, her highly successful career in nursing and safeguarding, and her views on the social care sector. As former Director of Patient Safety and Clinical Quality
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In the first in our series of Q&As with members of our Independent Safeguarding Board, we spoke to former Detective Superintendent, Iqbal Singh, about his involvement with the board, his policing career spanning 31 years, and his thoughts on the social care sector. Tell us about your experience as an acting police officer and your
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