RCN responds to Castlebeck administration

Published: 06 March 2013

The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) today responded to the news that care home provider Castlebeck has gone into administration.

Dr Peter Carter, Chief Executive & General Secretary of the RCN said: “The first concern at this time must be to ensure that residents at these homes are not negatively affected by this news. This means that every effort must be made to retain skilled staff.

“We want Castlebeck, the administrators and receivers to work with us, so that we can provide support for our members and residents can continue to receive safe and compassionate care.”

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