The Care Association Alliance (CAA) has contributed to a new report has highlighted the growing financial pressures facing smaller care home providers, arguing that they remain a significant "blind spot" in government policy discussions. The report draws on financial analysis contributed to by Care England, National Care Association and the CAA members warns that many smaller operators are becoming increasingly vulnerable to rising costs and tightening margins.

As covered by The Carer UK, using the Care England’s SMART Care Intel analysis of 2,299 care-home companies, finds estimated wage bills rose more than twice as fast as average net cash, leaving the typical provider with only 1.23 months of estimated wage cover.

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