Care home transfer tracker launched

A new website tracking the transfer of care homes run by Southern Cross has been launched by the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS).

The site lists the name of every home in England managed by Southern Cross, and gives information on the progress of transfers to new operators.  

There are three stages to the process:

• Conclusion of TUPE agreements in relation to staff
• Deregistration and reregistration of the new care provider with the Care Quality Commission
• Finalising agreements between landlords of the homes and Southern Cross

Names of the new operating companies will be added to the site as they become available. A fully comprehensive list will be available in Autumn when the transfer process is due to end.

ADASS President Peter Hay said: “We hope this source will help settle the nerves of residents, carers and the wider public alike, as we approach the final phases of the transition from Southern Cross to other operating companies. 

 “We have stressed all along that our over-riding concern has been the wellbeing and security of all Southern Cross residents. This website and the data it holds are part of that determination and commitment.”

Southern Cross care homes information