Nye Brown is heading up one of the biggest brands in the care home sector. Since his appointment as chief executive in January, Brown has been mapping out Hallmark’s five-year plan. Now he says: “Hallmark is ready for growth”.

Oakland Care has secured a £13.4 million lending facility to support the development of a residential care home in Fleet, Hampshire.

iBC Healthcare has launched Lamb Rise, a new-build development for people with autism, learning disabilities, mental health conditions, and challenging behaviours.

Parklands Care Homes has received approval from The Highland Council for a £2.2 million extension to Innis Mhor Care Home in Ross-shire.

National home care provider Walfinch has opened a new office in Altrincham, Manchester, to support its growing number of branches in the North of England.

Shyam and Nisha Done of Mawr Care have purchased Ty Mawr Nursing Home in Powys, which is registered to care for up to 54 residents.