Care CEO Success Stories Podcast

In this episode, of the Care CEO Success Stories podcast, host Adam James of Springup PR, speaks to Andrew Long, the founder of Adore Care Homes , which operates two purpose-built care homes in Yorkshire. Andrew shares his journey in the care sector, beginning in 1996 and transitioning from estate agency to managing care facilities.  He emphasises the importance of providing high-quality, purpose-...

In this episode off the Care CEO Success Stories podcast, Sam Hawker, managing director of AbleCare Homes discusses the significance of internal awards in enhancing workplace culture and employee motivation. Sam provides tips on how your care provider can use the power of internal awards, including: •      Placing an emphasis on a "supportive and positive" work environment. •      The role of inte...

In this episode of the Care CEO Success Stories podcast, Adam James from Springu p PR talks to Robert Kilgour, founder in 1988 of Four Seasons Healthcare , who later founder of Renaissance Care in 2004. Renaissance Care operates 17 care home in Scotland. Robert shares his insights on building successful care teams for multi-home care operators, highlighting the importance of effective senior manag...

In this episode of the Care CEO Success Stories podcast, A dam James of Springup PR speaks with Kevin Humphrys, CEO of the Oakland Care Group , which includes Oakland Courts and Oakland Grange in West Sussex.  Kevin is also the director of the West Sussex Partners in Care. Kevin discusses the importance of leading by example, particularly in creating and sustaining a positive culture within care t...

This episode of the Care CEO Success Stories podcast features Karen Miller, CEO of Broughton House Veterans Care Village in Salford which specialises in care for service men and women and their families. Having served as an Army officer for ten years, Karen spent the next 15 years in the acute independent care sector, managing hospitals and diagnostic centres across the UK and the Middle East. Aft...

This episode of the Care CEO Success Stories podcast features Samir Patel, owner of Oaklands Rest Home and head of operations at two-care home provider Manucourt . Samir is also Executive Board Member of Hampshire Care Association. In conversation with Adam James of Springup PR, Samir shares his knowledge on the importance of building and maintaining strong ties between care providers and local au...

This episode of the Care CEO Success Stories podcast features Charles Cross, CEO Of Anglian Care and Ashley Care home care agencies , as well as the co-founder of Emma.ai. Charles explains why he chose to take on the challenge of turning around Ashley Care which was rated inadequate by the CQC and how he turned it around by going undercover to assess the issues first hand. Charles explains how thr...

In this episode of the Care CEO Success Stories podcast, host Adam James of Springup PR speaks to Lucy Corner, Managing Director of Cornerstone Care Solutions . Lucy, a dual registered nurse with a background in the NHS, unravels the nuances of reviving care homes on the brink of failure through her extensive background in nursing and her proficiency in transforming struggling homes Lucy provides...

  This episode of the Care CEO Success Story podcast features Zoe Fr y OBE, founding director of The Outstanding Society , who discusses her journey in social care, from a care assistant at age 13, becoming a nurse, and eventually purchasing and operating her own home, Valerie Manor, in West Sussex. Zoe created a culture focused on high standards of care, empowering staff, and making them feel val...

This episode of the Care CEO Success Stories podcast features Tom Hartley, managing director of Carterwood , which represents 85% of the top 20 UK care providers in their efforts to grow their business through market and data analysis. On the episode we discuss the outlook for care providers in 2024 - with some operators trading well while others are struggling with squeezed margins and the key fa...

In this episode of the Care CEO Success Stories podcast, Adam James talks with Shaleeza Hasham, Director of CHD Living and CEO/Founder of the Adopt A Grandparent charity. Shaleeza shares her inspiring journey, detailing the origin of her family's care business and the creation of Adopt A Grandparent which combats loneliness by connecting volunteers with older adults. In the episode Shaleeza: Recou...

This episode of the Care CEO Success Stories podcast features Issac Theophilos, owner of care consultancy Outstanding Care Homes having himself run an "outstanding" care home. Issac shares how care home managers can achieve an outstanding CQC rating through leadership and culture, a coherent vision for improvement, studying CQC criteria and staff empowerment. Issac discusses what practical steps y...

In this episode of the Care CEO Success Stories podcast, Ameet Kotecha, founder of Boutique Care Homes , discusses how care home design is vital for quality care provision. Ameet shares insights into his 20 years of experience in designing, developing, and operating care homes. He emphasises the importance of good design in enhancing residents' lives, especially those living with dementia. Ameet d...

This episode of the Care CEO Success Stories podcast discusses how care providers can design homes that are optimised for both residents and staff.   My guest is Avnish Goyal, chair of Hallmark Care , which was founded 27 years ago and operates 20 homes across England. Avnish is also CEO of Savista Developments and Santhem Residences, a retirement living venture in Sheffield.   Committed to delive...

This episode of the Care CEO Success Stories podcast features Johann van Zyl, CEO of Cornerstone Healthcare , the UK's fastest growing specialist care start-up. Johann's passion for healthcare and deep love for working with and leading people led Johann to discovering his calling in the sector. Cornerstone Healthcare operates three specialist nursing homes in the south of England, with two more du...

This episode of the Care CEO Success Stories podcast features Samantha Crawley, CEO of Bracebridge Care , a provider focused on creating care homes that provide exceptional living and working environments. Samantha is dedicated to building a culture of excellence and ensuring that care homes become places people are proud to be a part of. With over 25 years of experience in the care sector, Samant...

This episode of the Care CEO Success Stories podcast features Helen Baxendale , Clinical Director at Exemplar Healthcare . Helen is a registered nurse with a background in the NHS and social care and has worked in various roles within the care home sector, including nurse, deputy manager, home manager, and operational management. She worked for Bupa for 10 years, eventually becoming an ops directo...

This episode of the Care CEO Success Stories podcast features John Godden , MBE, CEO of Salutem Care and Education , a leading provider of care and education services. With a strong passion for improving the lives of others, John has dedicated his career to making a meaningful impact in the healthcare and education sectors, and was awarded an MBE for services to the care sector during the COVID-19...

This episode of the Care CEO Success Stories podcast features Bhavna Keane-Rao, Managing Director and a founding member of BKR Care Consultancy . With over 23 years of experience with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and 13 years as a c are consultant, Bhavna has established herself as an expert in the care sector. Bhavna's expertise lies in helping care facilities improve their services using he...

This episode of the Care CEO Success Stories podcast features Aneurin Brown, Managing Director of Hallmark Care Homes , a leading operator of care homes and retirement communities in the UK. Aneurin began his career in entertainment, working in live events and pursuing his passion for theatre and music before being introduced to Hallmark through a colleague and was immediately drawn to the care se...

This episode of the Care Home PR And Marketing podcast features Simon Crowther, Managing Director of Tamar Homecare and Care Skilled Consultancy . Simon specialises in investment, acquisitions, turnarounds and business development drawing on years of experience in the sector. On this episode, Simon will be sharing his unique insight into how to accelerate growth in your care provider through foste...

This episode of the Care CEO Success Stories podcast features Clare Connell, CEO at Connell Consulting . Connell Consulting is an a ward winning provider of commercial due diligence and strategic consulting in the health and social care sector. Clare was selected for the HealthInvestor Power 50 list for the last 5 years. In 2018, 2019 and 2022 she was also voted Sec tor Expert by her peers on the...

This episode of the Care CEO Success Stories podcast features Tony Stein, CEO of Healthcare Management Solutions - the UK's largest professional management company in the care sector. Tony has over 20 years experience in care and has provided services to over 750 accounts with Healthcare Management Solutions . A qualified chartered accountant with a strong background in finance, Tony has forged a...

This episode of the Care CEO Success Stories podcast features Rich Adams, CEO of Sears Healthcare , which operates three care homes in Hampshire. Richard joined the company from its beginning and is responsible for strategy, quality assurance and business performance and set the vision to be a leader in the sector with high-quality care which places residents and people at the heart of everything....

This episode of the Care CEO Success Stories podcast features Angel Boxall, CEO of Majesticare , a 3-home care provider currently going through a growth phase. Angela has over 25 years experience in social care, having started out as a part-time activities coordinator and joining Majesticare in 2006.  Angela went on to manage a home in Derbyshire for the company and has subsequently filled a numbe...