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Michael McDonagh, who became chief executive of PA Housing in February, has taken up the temporary position at Housing 21 after previously being deputy chair. It comes after the 22,000-home landlord’s, Stephen Hughes, resigned last week after serving his “maximum term”, according to a filing with the stock market. Mr Hughes joined Housing 21’s board in 2014, becoming chair in September 2018. Under the landlord’s rules, the longest a board member can serve is nine years.

Guardian Angel Carers, the private UK home care agency, has announced the appointment of Vikki Craig-Vickers as Managing Director of Franchise. The news follows a decade with the organisation, with Vikki having previously served as Finance Manager and Head of both Operations and Business Development. The role includes supporting new home care franchises as they embark on their business venture and continuing the company’s ongoing expansion with a focus on delivering high-quality home care to clients across the UK.

Zillah Oakes has taken on the role at Camelot Hotel and Lodge, one of four homes run by Camelot Care. While Zillah, who has been managing a 66-bed nursing home in Exeter, works in Wellington, her husband Graham holds a similar post at the group’s newest home, Chestnut Lodge.

Inspired Villages has announced the appointment of Angie Harding as its new operations director.

Dean Tufts joined the 38,000-home strong housing association in 1993 when it had just 1,500 properties The executive director at A2Dominion Group has announced he is stepping down after 30 years with the business. Dean Tufts will retire in January 2024, having helped grow the Acton housing association from 1,500 homes when he joined to 38,000 homes today. His first role in 1993 was as finance director and he oversaw the organisation across multiple mergers and a period of significant growth.

SweetTree Home Care Services has announced the appointment of Denis Repard as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

Rangeford Villages, the UK’s leading retirement village operator, has strengthened its Development Team with the appointment of Martin Bates as a Senior Development Manager.

New Romney’s Madeira Lodge Care Home has appointed new Care Home Manager, Karen Way.