Our kind and compassionate team

Liz Walker

Managing Director – North

Liz qualified as a nurse in 1987 and has dedicated her career to healthcare ever since. With experience across a variety of settings, including the NHS, domiciliary care, care homes, and running her own nursing and care agency, Liz has developed a comprehensive understanding of the sector. In the last 10 years, she has held senior management roles, including Director of Operations in care homes.

Passionate about delivering high-quality, meaningful care, Liz is driven by a commitment to help residents live their best lives. Known for her calm demeanor, visibility to her teams, and leadership by example, Liz fosters a supportive environment for both residents and staff.

Outside of work, Liz is a proud mum and grandma to two young children, enjoying quality time with her family and friends.

Tim Buckley

Managing Director – South East

Previously trained and operated in international tourism, Tim joined health and social care in 2009 with a passion, understanding and commitment to make each day special. Since then, Tim’s career has spanned personal care (including night shifts) to Chief Operating Officer across 28 residential, dementia and nursing care homes. Teamwork and leadership, underpinned with wholesome values creates a culture of excellence for resident, families, friends, team members and the wider community alike.

When Tim’s not spending time with our residents, families and team, you can find him with his family. Based in Hampshire, Tim is passionate about anything on or in the water, often sailing his boat or seeking adventure travelling, skiing and generally loving life.

Em Dean

Managing Director – South West

Em is a dedicated nursing professional who embarked on her care journey in 1997, always delivering compassionate quality care in various management and senior management roles across the healthcare sector. Em’s true passion lies in championing quality care within safe, nurturing environments, where residents can truly thrive and live fulfilled lives. Her commitment to ensuring the well-being of those under her care is unwavering. Em’s wealth of experience has equipped her with the knowledge and insight to drive positive change, exemplifying this with her unique caring and enthusiastic approach, setting excellent standards for residents, families and the wider team.

Em loves to spend time with her family, walking her dogs and enjoys cooking. Em has also worked as a community first responder and is a volunteer responder for the NHS.

Maria Taylor

Operations Director

With over 20 years of experience in the health and social care industry, Maria has worked her way up from a care assistant to Operations Director.
She is passionate about supporting older people and enhancing their quality of life within luxurious and comfortable environments. Committed to fostering an open and honest culture, Maria ensures that the best care and support is provided to all of our residents. She is also a strong advocate for staff development, and works tirelessly to support and develop teams to deliver exceptional care.
Outside of work, Maria is a proud mother and grandmother. She enjoys running, often fundraising for local charities and loves walking with her dog.

Dan Bright

Care and Quality Director

Dan is an experienced and highly dedicated carer who has worked in the health and social care sector in some capacity since the age of 18.

He has significant experience caring for those living with dementia and those with complex physical, social and emotional needs. Very much a hands-on carer Dan believes in championing holistic and high-quality care in all that he does.

Dan is responsible for maintaining the highest standards of care throughout our homes. This is achieved through close monitoring of our care systems to ensure that we exceed all expectations and continue to meet the exacting standards required to provide an outstanding level of care.

Bev Abraham

Regional Director

Bev started her career as a carer and has 45 years of experience in the industry. She is passionate about fostering strong relationships to ensure dignity, happiness, and fulfilment for residents, especially the vulnerable.

She is a strong believer in the power of ongoing development for herself and her teams. Through her career she has earned a Business Management & Leadership degree, a Teaching Degree, and she is an Associate member of CIPD.

Outside of work she is happily married and has a daughter, and 2 grandchildren who are very important to her.

Harry Garston

Regional Director

Harry is an experienced professional in the care sector, with a dynamic background that blends discipline, leadership, and a deep commitment to improving lives. After serving four years in the army, Harry returned to the UK and embarked on a new career in care. He initially took on a role in sales, where his strong communication and strategic thinking quickly set him apart. Driven by his passion for making a difference, Harry soon progressed into management and commissioning, taking on responsibilities that shaped the care services he was part of. His military background instilled in him a keen sense of organisation, resilience, and team leadership, all of which have been invaluable in his care sector roles.

Harry is a family man, married with three young boys, who keep him busy and grounded. Outside of his professional life, he is an enthusiastic supporter of Millwall Football Club, and he can often be found at The Den, passionately cheering on his team. Balancing his love for football with his commitment to family and career, Harry brings energy, focus, and dedication to everything he does, always striving to deliver the best outcomes for those in his care.

Virgil Frincu

Regional Director

Virgil is a dedicated health and social care professional with more than 13 years of experience, including over 10 years in the UK. He began his career as a paramedic and later became a qualified nurse, also studied management in health and social care. Known for fostering trust-based relationships with residents, families, and colleagues, Virgil is passionate about delivering kind and compassionate care; he has successfully led diverse teams to achieve high standards of care and compliance, driving continuous improvement and positive outcomes across multiple services.

Outside of work, Virgil is an enthusiastic motorcyclist and avid traveller. In recent years, he has taken up watercraft activities, embracing a more adventurous side. His growing interest in psychology and counselling has inspired him to enrol in a three-year course, further enhancing his ability to support and connect with others.

Bart Kulczycki

Regional Director

Bart started working as care assistant in a care home for people with dementia aged 17. He fell in love with it from the first moment and has spent the subsequent 22 years working across both the public and independent sector.

During his career Bart has worked in senior leadership positions for some of the largest providers in the UK, working in both operational and quality roles. Bart has a master’s degree in resocialisation of convicts, social work, and clinical psychology. Bart’s experience spans psychiatric and forensic services, substance use disorders, learning disabilities, brain injury rehabilitation, nursing, and residential care.

In his spare time Bart is a motorcycle enthusiast, he loves spending time with his wife, two children, two dogs and his favourite place to visit is the forest.

Eve Balcombe

Regional Director

Eve is a Regional Director with a strong track record in leadership and operational management within the Health and Social Care sector.

With a solid foundation built through hands-on management across multiple care settings, she brings strategic oversight, accountability, and a people-centred approach to her role.
Eve holds an NVQ Level 5 in Leadership and Management and is currently studying towards a Level 7 qualification in Strategic Leadership and Management, further strengthening her ability to lead at a senior level and drive organisational excellence.

Her expertise includes governance, compliance, quality assurance, and developing high-performing teams that consistently deliver safe, effective, and compassionate care.

Known for her collaborative leadership style, Eve is passionate about empowering managers and staff, fostering positive workplace cultures, and ensuring residents receive the highest standards of care and dignity. She remains committed to continuous improvement, innovation, and community engagement, with a clear focus on enhancing quality of life across all services she oversees.