Board Members elected at Homecare Association
Members have elected four Non-Executive Directors to the Board of the Homecare Association. Three are existing Non-Executive Directors, re-elected by members for another term of three years. One is new to the board. They represent a diverse range of providers and geographies across the homecare sector.
The Association's board now has 13 elected Non-Executive Directors and 2 appointed Executive Directors.
The Homecare Association's membership elected these board members at their annual general meeting, which was held online on 1 October 2024.
Band 1 (representing members in England with 1-3 branches)
- Camille Leavold, Managing Director Abbots Care (re-elected)
- John Rennison, Owner and CEO, 1st Homecare (re-elected)
Band 2 (representing members in England with 4-20 branches)
- Katie Wordley, Chief Operating Officer, Eleanor Nursing and Social Care (newly elected)
Band 3 (representing members in England with 21+ branches)
- Lucy Campbell, Chief Executive Officer, Right at Home (re-elected)
Congratulations to everyone elected after tough competition from a highly capable group of nominees.
Election of Officers
At a meeting on 16 October 2024, the board of directors nominated and elected candidates for vacant officer positions.
- Chair – John Rennison, Owner and CEO, 1st Homecare
- Vice Chair – Lucy Campbell, Chief Executive Officer, Right at Home
- Treasurer – Sharon Lowrie, Chief Executive Officer, Be Caring
- Honorary Secretary – Martin Ross, Director of Care at Home, Care South
We thank the individuals who held officer positions in the previous year:
- Chair – Martin Jones, Chief Executive Officer, Home Instead UK
- Vice Chair – Lucy Campbell, Chief Executive Officer, Right at Home UK
- Treasurer – John Rennison, Owner and CEO, 1st Homecare
- Honorary Secretary – Martin Ross, Director of Home Care, Care South
Homecare Association’s Chair, John Rennison, said:
“I feel honoured to be elected as the new non-executive chair of the Homecare Association's board. The Association has been at the forefront of promoting the vital role of homecare in our society, and I'm delighted to be part of this important work.
The past year has seen significant achievements for the Homecare Association. Our team has engaged extensively with policymakers, including key meetings at 10 Downing Street, to ensure homecare remains high on the political agenda. Our Homecare Manifesto, outlining seven key priorities for the incoming government, has set a clear vision for the future of homecare in the UK.
We've also made substantial progress in addressing critical issues facing the sector. Our research has pointed to the pressing need for more funding to ensure fair pay for care workers and sustain high-quality services. We've advocated tirelessly for improved regulation, better integration between health and social care, and innovative approaches to care delivery.
We’re now looking forward to supporting the new Labour government with its 10-year vision for healthcare. This is driven by three key shifts: from hospital to community; from sickness to prevention; and from analogue to digital. These goals play to the strengths of homecare. We have an excellent opportunity to show how investing in homecare helps to enhance wellbeing; increase healthy life expectancy; reduce pressure on the NHS; save money for the health and care system; and support economic growth."
ENDS
Contacts
Dr Jane Townson OBE, CEO, Homecare Association
Email - [email protected]
Mobile number - 07393 012 113
Notes to editors
- The Homecare Association is the UK's membership body for homecare providers, with over 2,200 members nationally. Our mission is to ensure that homecare receives the investment it deserves, so all of us can live well at home and flourish within our communities. The Homecare Association acts as a trusted voice, taking a lead in shaping homecare, in collaboration with partners across the care sector. It also provides hands-on support and practical tools for its members. The Homecare Association's members agree to abide by the Association's Code of Practice.