The home was in special measures, so staff "should be proud" of the changes made, say inspectors.

Opposition councillors say they want the financial reasons for the sale to be looked at again.

The company has created interactive games that can be projected onto surfaces such as ceilings.

Twice a month, people with dementia and their families are invited into a family home to enjoy music.

Teams of carers from Southern Healthcare’s care homes attended the awards ceremony in London.

Inspectors say they expect to see "rapid and continued improvements" at the home in Barnsley.

The homes say the fraud is "unforgiveable" and that staff are "devastated".

About 26 new beds will be needed every year for the next five years in order to keep up with demand.