Sutton settles on new head

The London Borough of Sutton has appointed Mariette Akkermans as its new executive head of older and disabled people’s services. She has been acting...

DfES ministerial changes

Following the Prime Minister’s cabinet reshuffle, Alan Johnson has replaced Ruth Kelly as Secretary of State for Education and Skills. Kelly is the new...

NI minister for children

Maria Eagle is to replace Lord Rooker as minister for children in Northern Ireland. She was previously a parliamentary under-secretary of state for children...

Hay to leave Bright Horizons

Susan Hay, executive director for Europe at Bright Horizon’s Family Solutions, is to leave the company after 16 years in order to focus on...

Just Learning appointment

Just Learning has appointed Deborah Hogan as manager of its new £1m setting at Doxford International Business Park in Sunderland. She moves from the...

Senior management changes at NU

Norwich Union has announced changes to its senior management team following the departure of Norwich Union Life (NUL) chief executive Gary Withers.Norwich Union Insurance...

DH disability discrimination roles

The secretary of state for work and pensions, John Hutton, has announced the reappointment of five commissioners to the Disability Rights Commission (DRC).Saghir Alam,...

Four Seasons shuffle

Residential care operator Four Seasons Health Care has revealed plans to restructure its managerial frame as part of a strategy to align itself with...

Healthcare Homes appointments

The expanding residential care provider Healthcare Homes has announced the appointment of Marion Applin and head of payroll and Kirsty Notaro to its accounts...

Castlebeck manages new home

Healthcare provider Castlebeck has appointed Philippe Porcel as the manager of Winterbourne View, its new 24-bed care home for adults with learning disabilities. Formerly...