WHAT'S NEW? BRAVE BUNGEE JUMP FOR HICA SHINE FUND
Two care workers from Hull-based HICA Homecare have raised more than £1,000 for the organisation’s SHINE Fund by completing a sponsored tandem bungee jump at Salford Quays.
Carole Leach, Care Supervisor, and Sharon Foster, Care Coordinator, took the plunge despite Sharon having a fear of heights.
The SHINE Fund helps to create life-enhancing experiences for people supported by the HICA Group, a not-for-profit organisation which operates care homes and community- based care services across the north of England, including HICA Homecare in Hull.
Steph Smith, Manager at Hull Homecare, said: “I’m so proud of Carole and Sharon, not just for going through with the jump, but for the effort they’ve made to raise money for a cause that benefits so many of the people we care for. They’re a fantastic example of the dedication we see every day in our team.”
The pair took on the challenge to raise funds for the SHINE initiative, which provides extras that fall outside of core care funding such as day trips, special events or personalised items that bring joy to service users.
Sharon said: “It was a terrifying but amazing experience and knowing we were doing it for such a worthwhile cause helped get us through it. The support from colleagues, friends, and families has been overwhelming.”
Carole added: “I’m still in shock that we did it! But the best part is knowing the money raised will go straight back into helping people we support enjoy meaningful experiences and moments.”
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The Just Giving page set up by Carole and Sharon remains open for anyone who still wants to donate, here.
SIGNATURE SENIOR LIFESTYLE APPOINTS ROB MARTIN AS NEW CEO
Signature Senior Lifestyle, a provider of assisted living, nursing, respite, and dementia care, has announced the appointment of Rob Martin as its new Chief Executive Officer.
Rob will officially assume his role in the autumn. In the interim, the organisation will continue to be led by Steve Gardner, who has served as interim CEO. Upon Rob’s arrival, Steve will return to his role as Chief Financial Officer for Signature.
Rob joins Signature from his current role as Managing Director at Anchor, England’s largest provider of specialist housing and care for people in later life. With over 20 years of leadership experience across health and social care, Rob brings deep operational expertise and a strong track record of innovation and growth.
At Anchor, Rob oversaw more than 130 care communities and played a pivotal role in driving innovation and leading acquisition and investment programmes across the group. Rob is widely recognised as a respected voice in the sector, as a Board Member for the National Care Forum and was honoured with the prestigious Social Care Top 30 Award in 2024 for his contributions to the sector.
Reflecting on his appointment, Rob Martin said: "Signature Senior Lifestyle is a business that has built an exceptional reputation for delivering luxury care underpinned by clinical excellence and compassion. I’m delighted to be joining at such a pivotal time, as the business prepares to open three new homes in 2026 and continues to expand its reach and impact. I look
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forward to working with a passionate and dedicated team to ensure we remain at the forefront of high-quality care, delivering outstanding experiences for our residents, their families, and our people.”
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