Services for 9,300 are ‘at risk’

TROUBLED Allied HQ ONE of Britain’s leading care firms is at risk of collapse, a regulator has warned.

The Care Quality Commission said Allied Healthcare may fail by the end of this month with a risk services could be “disrupted”.

Some 9,300 people in 84 councils areas in England have home help – such as washing, feeding and dressing – provided by the company which has 8,000 staff.

The commission said Allied Healthcare had only confirmed funding until November 30 and it had a legal duty to warn councils.

Glen Garrod, president of the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services, said contingency plans were in place and everyone receiving care “will continue to receive the support they need”.

Barbara Keeley MP, Labour’s Shadow Minister for Social Care, said: “Relentless cuts mean £7billion has been lost from adult social care since 2010. The Government must ensure the people who receive state-funded care through Allied are not left without vital social care services.”

Allied Healthcare said it was “surprised and disappointed” by the warning and there was “no risk” as financing was in place.