Buy and build residential care and supported living specialist Swanton Care and Community has acquired Alina Disability Support which provides care and support for children and adults with learning disabilities and other complex care needs in their homes, be with family, in supported living accommodation, or living independently.

Alina Disability Support operates 11 branches across the South of England.

The acquisition is Swanton’s 14th since 2017 and marks the second in three months. Swanton is owned by private equity firm Apposite Capital.

Gary Thompson, chief executive of Swanton, said: “We have long held an ambition to offer support services in the South of England and Alina provides us with an excellent opportunity to do so and to facilitate their continued growth plans throughout this part of the country. It will provide more people with a disability with the opportunity to access the excellent support on offer from Alina Disability Support whilst at the same time sharing the same strong values and ethos that Swanton are known for.”

Sahil Shah, investment manager at Apposite, added: “We are excited to support Swanton to continue its growth, working alongside Gary and the Swanton team to create a national provider delivering exceptional quality support. Alina Disability Support fits perfectly given the similarities in culture and commitment to providing high quality support. We look forward to welcoming Alina Disability Support to Swanton, and the continued growth of the enlarged business.”

James Deeley, chief executive of Alina Homecare, commented, “From a small operation in Poole and Bournemouth, we have successfully grown Alina Disability Support into a leading provider of high-quality care and support across the South of England. Joining Swanton will allow Alina Disability Support to achieve its full potential as part of a national group. Our steadfast focus on quality and the right people culture are closely aligned to Swanton’s approach. The Alina Group will continue to focus on providing high-quality privately-funded homecare and live-in services from our growing network of 45 branches.”