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Burnley-based housing association Accent has appointed Matthew Sugden into its senior executive team. Mr Sugden will be Accent’s new executive director for governance and business assurance.

Bloor Homes Southern has appointed a new commercial director to help drive the company’s continued expansion. John Lofthouse has taken on the role at the national housebuilder’s regional office in Newbury.

Balhousie Care Group has appointed Lynn Phillips as manager of Balhousie Luncarty care home.

Melanie Weatherly, chief executive of Lincolnshire homecare provider Walnut Care, will co-chair the Care Association Alliance.

A 77-year-old man has died in hospital after being struck repeatedly by a fellow resident in a dementia residential home. The suspect, whose initials are P.S., is currently being kept in custody that can last up to 30 days. The victim, Z.K., died from a brain hemorrhage. P.S. assaulted Z.K. after an altercation over a TV remote control, “as they were unable to agree on which program to watch.”

Church Farm Care, has announced the appointment of Amanda Jones as quality assurance manager.

Legal firm Browne Jacobson has expanded its growing property health and social care property practice with the arrival of Ann Cojeen and Dominic Canning into its Manchester office.

Former Kingdom Housing Association chairperson Charlie Milne has died suddenly at the age of 63 while cycling in Spain.