Another BBC Disclosure investigation into care homes and funding. When will someone do something to protect our most vulnerable? ⁦@JohnSwinney⁩ ⁦@ThomasCArthur⁩ ⁦@scottishcare⁩ bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx26…

CARE HOME CASH MACHINE WHERE GRANDMA BECAME A REVENUE STREAM Britain managed to turn old age into a private equity pitch deck. Not content with squeezing workers, utilities and housing, the dealmakers spotted one last dependable asset class: frightened elderly people with paid-off houses. Suddenly care homes were not homes at all. They were “recession-proof investments”, which is a charming way of saying the customers keep arriving, rarely complain, and eventually die on schedule. Four Seasons went from one converted hotel in Kirkcaldy to a financial circus passed around by bankers, insurers, hedge funds and offshore visionaries who know the price of everything and the value of absolutely nothing. Debt piled up, rent schemes multiplied, the structure became so opaque it sounded less like a care provider and more like a tax avoidance seminar. Meanwhile staff were run ragged, corners were cut, and residents were treated like human ATMs with slippers. That is the genius of modern capitalism. Buy the bed, sell the building, load the debt, blame the council, then act shocked when the whole thing collapses under the weight of its own greed. Apparently even private equity eventually realised there is a slight tension between “maximising returns” and “keeping nan alive”. Source: The Guardian, 28 Mar 2026, Hettie O'Brien @hettieveronica, “The great care home cash grab: how private equity turned vulnerable elderly people into human ATMs”

Story of how private equity turned UK care homes for vulnerable elderly people into cash machines. Govt privatised care service. PE hiked prices, councils forced to pay. PE loaded companies with debt, cut wages/staffing, asset-stripping, poor service theguardian.com/society/2026…

gov.scot/binaries/content/do… @CareChampions2 @rightsforresid2

Anne’s Law Comes Into Force: Scotland Enshrines the Right to Visit in Law thecareruk.com/annes-law-com… #Adult_Social_Care #Care_Homes #Care_Residents #Covid-19

Thank you for all your support @JenniKBurton 🌻

Well done to all @ChrScotland on getting #AnnesLaw @wesstreeting @SKinnock to pass #GloriasLaw don't you think? @JohnCampaign #RightsforResidents

Just amazing - well done, and what and incredible security for all in Scotland, knowing this. In love and memory to all loved, lost and still being cared for, congratulations to you all #GloriasLaw #RightsForResidents

🔺Investigation: Families of severely learning disabled people in care have told @itvnews they’re being restricted or banned from visiting them after complaining about negligent care We spoke to 50 families about the increasing use of contact restrictions itv.com/news/2026-02-15/my-d…

The Inquiry is now accepting requests to attend a preliminary hearing on future hearings, taking place on Tuesday 10 March 2026. For more information, and details on how to attend, visit our website: covid19inquiry.scot/news/inq…

We were very sad to hear that Jeane Freeman has died shortly after a cancer diagnosis. Jeane contacted us the day of our first demo in 2020 & we held many meetings with her where we always felt she listened. Our sympathies go to Susan and her family at this sad time.

Two UK care companies have been bought by USA real estate investment company in £6.4bn deal… whilst individuals who need full time care lose everything they have ever worked and saved for @JohnSwinney @ThomasCArthur @scottishcare @alzscot

‘Perth care home firm Balhousie posted record profits of more than £9.6 million after increasing its fees.’ Surely as a society we can work out ways to care for people without subjecting them to financial abuse? @ThomasCArthur @JohnSwinney @scottishcare @agescotland

The Care Reform (Scotland) Act introduced the groundbreaking Anne’s Law, giving formal recognition to the loved ones of people in care homes in their role in supporting wellbeing. We need your help to develop the regulations. Have your say ➡️bit.ly/48kKTv1

Anne’s Law makes sure that people living in care homes can stay connected with their loved ones. The Scottish Government is consulting on the new draft regulations. Have your say before the consultation closes on 17 October ➡️ bit.ly/48kKTv1

We’re focusing on care homes in Scotland - after experts told a recent BBC Disclosure program the sector is in crisis. What's your experience of care homes in Scotland?

Families accuse care home of 'neglect' and 'cruelty' after secret filming bbc.in/3W7nJk8

Horrific treatment of residents - every relatives worst fears. Similar programmes in England & Ireland have shown the same neglect & abuse all whilst staff are paid minimum wages and owners make millions in profit @JohnSwinney @ThomasCArthur @scottishcare @alzscot @agescotland

Dr Ian Kennedy of the BMA highlighted the impact social care has on the NHS. Also highlighted the average Scottish home is worth £190k, care home costs for self funders is €80k pa, average stay is 2.2 years so virtually nothing left after this. @ThomasCArthur @scottishcare

'Do we value social care?' | As demand grows, join this vital discussion on the future of social care. #FoP2025 🤝 In partnership with @scottishcare 🧏‍♀️ BSL interpreted 🗣️ @CMochan, @SP_HSCS, @emma_nomics, @Strath_FAI, @DrDMacaskill, @AnneIFICScot 🎟️ ow.ly/CAoc50WkuPA