Agincare

22/01/2026

We love this video by Old Friend Club featuring the wonderful Anne, a resident at our Waterside Care Home in Peckham. 💛

Anne did an incredible job and brought so much warmth, humour and energy to the filming. She was a natural in front of the camera and had everyone smiling. ✨

Her advice to the younger generation is simple, powerful and still so relevant today: be true to yourself and don’t waste time worrying about what other people think. 🙌 It’s the kind of reminder we all need sometimes.

A huge thank you to Old Friend Club for capturing Anne’s spirit so beautifully, and to Anne for sharing her wisdom with all of us. ❤️

15/01/2026

Great to welcome Suzanne Barnard as our new Group Quality Director, alongside Vicky Morris and Vicky Reid in our Quality team.

Strengthening our Quality team is an important step as we continue to grow, reinforcing our focus on quality assurance, governance, safeguarding, and continuous improvement across all our care services.

National care provider Agincare has strengthened its quality team with a number of appointments

15/01/2026

We are pleased to announce that our Chief Executive, Raina Summerson, will be a featured speaker at the LaingBuisson Social Care Summit North, taking place at etc.venues Manchester Piccadilly on Thursday 29 January.

Following the success of last year's event, this year’s summit returns to shine a spotlight on the distinct challenges and innovations shaping social care across the North of England and Scotland.

The event will bring together key stakeholders to support inclusive dialogue, highlight regional progress, and strengthen collaboration across the sector - supported by a full programme of expert speakers, interactive discussion and networking opportunities.

Raina Summerson will take part in the keynote panel discussion: The Operating Environment for Care Providers which will cover unique Northern market characteristics, workforce challenges and opportunities and what effect regulation is having on the sector.

The panel will also feature Samantha Brennan (Community Integrated Care), Chris Woodhead (Lifeways) and Phil Eckersley, (Bridgewater Homecare).

Find out more and register for the event here:
https://www.laingbuissonevents.com/social-care-north-2026/

12/01/2026

We’re delighted to announce our Head Office Employee of the Month winner: Emily Fraher from our Marketing team. 🏆👏

Emily received several nominations from colleagues and external partners in recognition of her role in delivering a complex digital project that took months of work. Now complete, the improvements are already making it significantly easier for families across England to find and our care services, providing support that is helping to change lives.

From our Head Office in Portland all the way to Nightingale Care Home in Derby, Emily is one of our most well-travelled team members. This has given her a fantastic understanding of our services, how we deliver care, and what families need from Agincare.

Over the past three years, Emily has played an integral role in strengthening how we connect with people who need care and guidance. She has built an excellent reputation across the organisation, including with our Senior Leadership Team, who regularly rely on her judgement and expertise on complex, high-priority projects.

Emily leads on multiple high-profile marketing initiatives, recently including national TV advertising, ambitious mail-drop campaigns, and communications that support our services and teams across the country. She has also played a key role in our events, particularly in our care homes and at the Agincare Heroes Awards, which have received fantastic feedback from families, dignitaries, and key stakeholders.

A major focus of Emily’s work is making sure our services are clearly presented to the communities we serve. This includes supporting local teams with external signage, brochures and leaflets, and the webpages families rely on to find the right care quickly and confidently.

Within the Marketing team, Emily is known for being calm under pressure, highly knowledgeable, and driven. She tackles whatever needs doing and does so with professionalism and care.

Thank you, Emily, for your outstanding contribution to Agincare. 🙌💙

📸 Emily (centre) with Agincare Group HR & Organisational Development Director Dan Steadman and line manager, Senior Marketing Executive Max Hewitt.

09/01/2026

Refer someone you know and earn up to £1,000

Do you know a friend, relative or neighbour who may be looking for care and support? Refer them to Agincare and you could receive up to £1,000 for every successful referral, in line with our Terms & Conditions.

This referral scheme is open to everyone.

How it works:

1. Visit our referral page
2. Complete a short form (it only takes a few minutes)
3. Our expert care advisor team will contact your referral to understand their needs and support them and their family through the next steps
4. If your referral qualifies, we’ll thank you with a referral reward in accordance with our T&Cs.

Ready to refer someone?
https://bit.ly/46jOXc3

Together, we can help more people live well with the support they deserve.

08/01/2026

We are delighted to announce that Sarah Adams from Edward Jenner Court Extra Care scheme in Bristol has been crowned our overall Employee of the Month.

Sarah is a cornerstone of the Edward Jenner Court team, consistently going above and beyond to ensure the highest standards of care and support for residents.

She received multiple nominations, including from the people we support. Residents have told us that Sarah makes everyone laugh, and many have shared how grateful they are for her help and support and the difference it makes to their day.

One particularly thoughtful example of Sarah’s care stood out. She took a photo of a resident with their family, had it developed, and put it in a frame so the resident could keep that special memory close. It is a simple gesture, but it meant a great deal.

From delivering compassionate, person-centred care to bringing warmth, reassurance and positivity to those around her, Sarah is a fantastic role model.

Congratulations, Sarah, and thank you for everything you bring to Edward Jenner Court and Agincare!

01/01/2026

✨ On behalf of everyone at Agincare, we would like to wish you a Happy New Year! ✨

29/12/2025

🎄🏆 And the winner is… Court Care Home 🏆🎄

We’re delighted to announce Rose Court as the winner of our annual Christmas Cake Competition 🎂✨

This was a true team effort, with residents and the care team working together to create something truly special.

A huge bravo to everyone involved 👏 Thank you for bringing so much creativity, joy and festive spirit to this year’s competition. You’ve really set the bar high!

25/12/2025

On behalf of the entire Agincare family, we wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!🎄

22/12/2025

🎄 Merry Christmas from Agincare 🎄

Christmas at Agincare is a time to reflect on our roots. As a family-founded company, we are built on compassion, love, and togetherness: values that shine especially bright at this time of year.

This video captures some of the festive fun and joy our incredible teams have been sharing with the people we support. From decorations and celebrations to laughter, smiles, and meaningful moments, our colleagues go the extra mile to make Christmas truly special.

We couldn’t be prouder of the warmth, energy, and dedication our teams bring, not just during the festive season, but all year round.

Their commitment and kindness are what make us a care provider with a difference.

Wishing our teams, the people we support, and their families a very Merry Christmas filled with joy and togetherness.

22/12/2025

🎉 Congratulations to Sean, our Head Office Employee of the Month! 🎉

We’re delighted to recognise Sean Colledge, HR Business Partner, for this well-deserved achievement.

Sean began his journey with us in the Recruitment team, where he quickly became a highly respected figure, known for his strong communication skills, professionalism, and outstanding work ethic.

His contribution and reputation within Recruitment saw him progress into a senior role.

Eager for a new challenge, Sean later moved into the HR team, where he now leads on all HR training while continuing to provide invaluable support to our services on a wide range of HR matters.

Here’s what colleagues have said about Sean:

“Sean has provided me with invaluable support, reassurance, and encouragement, which has greatly boosted my confidence in handling HR matters.” – Operations Manager

“Sean is an exceptional team member who is always willing to help. He consistently offers valuable advice, supports others with a positive attitude, and never hesitates to take on any task, no matter how small.” – Registered Manager

Congratulations, Sean, on this fantastic achievement, and thank you for the positive impact you continue to make across the organisation.

📸Sean is pictured with Head of HR Amy Crabb

19/12/2025

As part of our annual Christmas tradition, Agincare Director Adam Luckhurst and his brother Simon joined Father Christmas today to spread festive cheer across our Weymouth care homes.

This much-loved tradition is a family one, started by their dad, Derek Luckhurst, Founder and Chairman of Agincare.

This time of year is a reminder of the roots on which Agincare was built. Adam spent his early childhood living at Agincourt Care Home with his family, growing up alongside residents and experiencing first-hand the warmth, community and compassion that define care home life.

Simon also has a long history with our Weymouth care homes, beginning his career as a care worker at Crecy Care Home and progressing through dedication and hard work into a management role.

As a national care provider with our Head Office on Portland and a strong history in Weymouth, it is important to us that we remember where we came from, starting with a single care home on the Dorchester Road almost forty years ago and growing into one of the country’s leading care providers today.

We are proud to now have the capacity, resources and expertise to support people throughout their entire lives, while staying true to the values of kindness, respect and family that have guided us from the very beginning.

A big thank you to 'Mr C' for lifting everyone’s mood today and bringing so many smiles to residents, relatives and colleagues alike 😊

Moments like these remind us that no matter how much we grow, our heart remains firmly rooted in care, community and connection, especially at Christmas.