EHP Consultancy
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Portfolio for legislative and regulatory compliance, commercial knowledge, operational and strategic governance & management in children's social care UK
Private care homes accused of failing UK children due to closures
One of the UK’s largest for-profit care chains has been accused of failing dozens of
vulnerable children by closing 28 residential homes, with staff warning they are struggling
to find placements for all the children.
This comes amid growing concerns about the sudden, large-scale closure of homes run by
private firms. Regulators have warned councils might have to step in and find placements
that could be a poor fit for children’s needs.
At EHP Childrens Homes consultancy, we support you to prepare your business case
based on robust contingency planning. This offers reassurance to Ofsted and Local
Authorities that you have a business plan that makes the sudden closure of your home
unlikely for any financial reason, both for Registration and Placements.
Our supported providers demonstrate sufficient levels of reserves to continue to operate
for an appropriate length of time in any potential stressed situation. This isn’t done by
building greater profit but on accurate forecasting, commercial knowledge and financial
management.
For the full report, see: ‘Heartbreaking’: private care homes accused of failing UK children due to closures | social care | The Guardian
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