News Signature Senior Lifestyle appoints new CEO


Luxury care provider Signature Senior Lifestyle has appointed sector veteran Rob Martin as its new CEO. For the past four years, Rob Martin has


been managing director – care at not-for- profit provider Anchor. With over 20 years of leadership experience in the social care and healthcare sectors, Rob also serves as a board member for the National Care Forum. Prior to moving into care, he spent over seven years in the British Army, serving with the Royal Artillery.


Interim Signature chief executive Steve Gardner will continue in the role until the autumn, whereby he will once again assume the role of chief financial officer. Rob Martin said: “Signature Senior Lifestyle is a business that has built an exceptional reputation for delivering luxury


CQC appoints new Chief Inspector of Adult Social Care


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 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.”


CHD Living triumphs at HealthInvestor Awards


The CQC has appointed Chris Badger as its new Chief Inspector of Adult Social Care. Badger will be joining CQC in September from Hertfordshire County Council, where he is currently director of adult care services.


Chris Badger said: “I’m honoured to be joining CQC as Chief Inspector of Adult Social Care and Integrated Care. I’ve seen first-hand the difference great adult social care can have on people’s lives, and the challenges that adult social care faces in this country. I recognise the important role strong regulation plays in helping to ensure people receive the high level of care they deserve. I know there is a shared commitment across care providers and councils to help develop trusted and robust regulation of the sector. “Ultimately, it is vitally important that


people have access to timely and accurate information when making choices about who supports them. The care they receive should be highly personalised to their needs and aspirations.” CQC chief executive Sir Julian


Provider CHD Living has been crowned Residential Elderly Care Provider of the Year – Medium Group at the HealthInvestor Awards 2025.


Founded in 1984, CHD Living is a third-


generation, family-owned care provider operating across Surrey, Hampshire, Berkshire, Middlesex, and South London. It delivers a fully integrated care pathway – from rehabilitation and complex clinical support, to nursing, residential, dementia, and end-of-life care.


Liakat Hasham, co-founder and CEO, said: “This is a landmark moment in our journey. The HealthInvestor Awards are the pinnacle of recognition in our sector, and to be named Residential Elderly Care Provider of the Year is a true testament to everything our team stands for. We’ve grown from a single care home into a leading provider across the South of England – not by chasing scale, but by staying true to our values of compassion,


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quality and family. “This award reflects the dedication of our


incredible team, the trust placed in us by our residents and their families, and the strength of our vision to redefine what care can and should look like. From the very beginning, we’ve believed in doing things differently, delivering care that is truly person-centred, clinically excellent, and deeply human. “We’re proud of how far we’ve come, and


even more excited about what lies ahead. This recognition is not the end of the story; it’s fuel for our next chapter.” The HealthInvestor Awards Judges, said: “This entry stands out for its genuinely integrated, person-centred care pathways tailored to local populations, supported by a strong focus on bespoke, holistic support and enhanced through growth-oriented public-private partnerships, all delivered by a third generation, family-owned organisation achieving life-changing results.”


www.thecarehomeenvironment.com July 2025


Hartley said: “The challenges faced by adult social care in England have been well documented, around funding and recruitment and retention of staff. Chris’s experience of working directly with providers, councils and people who use adult social care will be important in improving how we regulate the sector, and setting high standards for the care provided.”


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