An introduction to social enterprise and co-operatives for the care home sector

"The purpose of this guide is to raise awareness of potential social enterprise and co-operative models in the care home sector. The guide is particularly aimed at staff, communities and charities that may wish to consider operating a care home in their local area. Current care home owners will also find this guide useful in considering a social enterprise or co-operative model to ensure a sustainable future for their homes. Local Authority and Local Health Board commissioning teams, working in social care, will also find this document of interest as they consider how best to fulfil their duty to promote social enterprise in social care under the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014."

This guidance applies to all care home settings for adults and children (opens new window).