Private equity group Bridgepoint is believed to have approached some of the biggest shareholders in Care UK (CUK:LSE), the providers of health and social care solutions, and been told they would support a deal at its improved offer price of 450 Pence to 500 Pence, The Financial Times reports.

The approach comes less than three months after a previous offer by Bridgepoint has been rejected. It also shows the increased interest from private equity firms in health care deals.