There is a new owner of Lowton based care company, Right at Home North Cheshire and Leigh… although he will be a familiar face to many in the company.
David Meanwell has acquired the business following eight successful years managing Right at Home’s Stockport and Didsbury franchise.
He takes over from Julie Houston, who set up the North Cheshire and Leigh franchise in 2017.
David said: “It is a privilege to have the opportunity to take over a thriving and well-run franchise, I would like to thank Julie and Steve Houston and Clare Coke for leaving a lasting legacy that I hope we will take forward.
“The client is at the centre of everything we do and I am sure if we continue to focus on ‘the client’ we will only enhance the existing strong relationship.
“Thanks to the strong team in Stockport, that has allowed us to make this investment. I hope we create multiple opportunities for our employees to thrive and grow.”
David Meanwell has already had significant success within the Right at Home business – pictured here accepting a Community Engagement Award.
About David Meanwell
David, from Marple Bridge in Stockport, became a Right at Home franchisee after making a big decision almost a decade ago. He had built a successful career as a senior manager, working in two multi-national car rental companies, but felt something was missing. “I enjoyed my work, but the industry I was in didn’t feel like something where I could make a positive difference to people’s lives,” David explained.
Taking inspiration from his mother’s career as a carer, he took the brave decision to try a completely new direction.
“Owning and running a care business, whilst challenging, is really rewarding,” he said.” You get to see the difference you make to people in your local community, and their families.
“I always wanted to run my own business but did not want the risk of doing something completely from scratch, hence a franchise was the perfect option.”
Away from work, David enjoys travelling and spending time with his wife and three children.
Having now gained eight years of valuable experience in the care industry, David felt the time was right to expand. Right at Home North Cheshire and Leigh is a multi-award winning provider, rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission, making it the perfect choice.
David said: “My ambition for the business is to continue the high standards set by Julie and the team, and support even more vulnerable adults in the local area.
“The thing that sets Right at Home apart is the genuine emphasis is on quality and doing things in the ‘right’ way. In a very crowded industry, with some poor practices, it is imperative we live the high expectations set by the entire network.
“My message to our staff and our clients is that nothing will change in terms of the high standards they are used to – we remain absolutely committed to delivering the very best care possible, and to investing in and supporting our workforce.”
Stacey Gentle, the new Operations Manager at Right at Home North Cheshire and Leigh.
As part of the change of ownership, Stacey Gentle has been promoted to Operations Manager at both the North Cheshire and Leigh and Stockport and Didsbury businesses, whilst Clare Coke becomes a Director at the Lymm and Warrington South franchise.
Away from work, David enjoys spending time with his wife and three teenage children. He is a keen cyclist and a Manchester United fan (although he concedes this is more of a burden than it used to be!)
About Right at Home North Cheshire and Leigh
Right at Home North Cheshire and Leigh offers personalised care services aimed at enabling adults to enjoy their independence and continue living safely in their own home.
The business is based on Lowton Business Park, and employs around 50 members of staff, supporting 60 clients in the local area.
Julie Houston, who established the franchise eight years ago, said passing on the baton for the business to David had been an “emotional decision” due to personal circumstances. But she gave her full backing to the new team, saying: “I have full confidence that David will continue to provide the excellent care and service we’ve always strived for.”
Julie retains an interest in the Lymm and Warrington South franchise.
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