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The best decision I’ve ever made”: Sona’s Radfield story

When did you last come home from work knowing you’d made a difference to someone’s life? Sona Bharkhada asked herself that question at 35, pregnant with her first child. Her career had started in pharmaceutical research and public health, then...

It cost £14. It meant everything.

Rob Dancy, owner of the Radfield Tarporley & Mid Cheshire franchise, knows how businesses work inside out, but the last nine months have taught him something about the business of care he didn't expect. One of his clients had kept...

From multi-unit franchising to a Caremark home care franchise in Swansea

Before Richard joined Caremark, he was already used to running a franchise business and leading people. He knew how to manage performance and build a team. He also understood the importance of keeping standards high. What he wanted next...

Funny what a change in the weather can do

If you've been thinking about a move away from your current role for a while now, chances are summer was when you let the idea drift to the back burner. You're not alone. It's been a long, warm one. When...

What does someone do after running a Radfield office? They open their own!

Choosing to leave the career you know and make the move into running your own business can still feel like a real leap of faith, even with all the information you need at your fingertips. However, if that leap means...

When choosing the right franchise, are you also choosing the right people?

Radfield Home Care has been shortlisted for three awards this year – all are a really huge deal, though there’s one in particular which I think can give us a special kind of insight into what this franchise is all...

Thinking of buying a care franchise? Ask these 5 questions

With demand for home care continuing to rise across the UK, more entrepreneurs are exploring franchising as a route into the sector. But according to five Visiting Angels franchisees, choosing the right franchise brand requires far more than simply...

Extra Help’s Director of Operations Wins EWiF Employee of the Year 2026

We’re absolutely delighted to share the wonderful news that Sarah Sanders, Extra Help’s outstanding Director of Operations and owner of Extra Help South Hams, Torbay, West Devon and Bude, has been announced as the winner of the 2026 Encouraging...

Other franchises dismissed her ideas; Radfield understood them immediately

Joining a franchise is about more than building a successful business. It's about finding a sense of purpose and working with people who share your values. In care, that matters more than anywhere else. The work is personal, and...

They had the values and experience – they just needed a franchise that matched

If you found Julie Scott's story HERE interesting, you don’t want to miss this one, because where Julie came to Radfield with no background in care, Jackie and Mark Gillen arrived with decades of experience in supported services and...

CareYourWay Northern Growth Summit strengthens collaboration, leadership and regional development.

Bringing together franchise owners from across the North to explore performance, share operational insight and align on the next phase of regional growth within the CareYourWay network. CareYourWay continues to strengthen its franchise network through collaboration, shared accountability and a...

New CareYourWay Franchise Launches in Macclesfield Following Founder’s Personal Care Journey

A major new home care provider has officially launched in Macclesfield, bringing a deeply personal, clinical, and values-led approach to supporting local residents in the comfort of their own homes. CareYourWay Macclesfield marked its official arrival with a community-focused launch...

Blossom steps forward again with major software investment for franchisees

We’ve always been clear about our ambition to lead the home care sector when it comes to implementing technology that benefits both our clients and franchise network. Huge recent investment in AI in particular has transformed...

Diary of a Franchisee: What Success Looks Like Six Months On

Ever wondered what that business you’ve always dreamed of opening might look like six months from now? How a proven roadmap, the backing of a highly experienced network and the courage to commit fully...

One night, two huge wins, and what the double-double means for you and your future

When you’re researching franchise opportunities in the care sector, how can you be sure the one you’re looking at truly stands head and shoulders above everything else on offer? The answer? When an independent panel...

CareYourWay among early adopters in UK care franchising to embed neuroscience-led master executive coaching

New fully-funded 1:1 coaching programme represents a major investment in leadership development, wellbeing and sustainable growth across the CareYourWay franchise network. CareYourWay is becoming one of the first home care franchise brands in the UK...

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