New look to Kent services

Children’s services in Kent have received a makeover this month, with the local authority announcing the creation of 23 Local Children’s Services Partnerships (LCSPs). The...

New directors for Isle of Wight

Isle of Wight Council has announced the appointment of two new children’s services officers.Keith Young will take up the position of director of children...

New support for Cardiff

The National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA) has announced the appointment of its first development worker in Cardiff.Debra Winney is the first ever NDNA development...

The Alexander technique

Tell us a little about yourself, and how you came to be involved with the Pre-School Learning Alliance.I’ve been working in the care sector...

New operations manager at Barchester

Barchester Healthcare has appointed Bernard Boyle as its new operations manager. Mr Boyle, who has worked in the care sector for over 25 years,...

Chair named for new older people charity

Plans that will see the merger of Age Concern and Help the Aged next year continue to gain pace with the appointment of Dianne...

Bupa appoints new London head

Bupa Care Services has appointed Lorna Rose as director for its London portfolio, where she will take responsibility for the company’s 25 care homes...

The Huntercombe Group appoints new manager

The Huntercombe Group has appointed Neil Powell as its first care services manager. Mr Powell was previously a senior assessment manager/advanced investigative practitioner for...

Four Seasons appoint new regional manager

Four Seasons has appointed Eleanor Higney as regional manager for eight homes in Fife. Ms Higney has worked in care since 1992 starting as...

Heywood and Street join forces on dosage project

The former Westminster Health Care and Four Season Health Care senior management team of Tony Heywood and Tim Street are back in the sector...