Craegmoor Announces Acquisition of Burnside Care

Craegmoor, the leading independent provider of support for people with learning disabilities, autism, complex needs and mental health problems, as well as older people, is delighted to announce that it has purchased Burnside Care which operates a hospital in Market Weighton.

10th August 2010

This dedicated hospital for people with learning disabilities focuses on supporting individuals to move towards living a more independent and fulfilled life.

Craegmoor, which already supports around 4,000 people across the UK, has acquired Burnside Care in order to increase the high quality service provision for people in East Riding of Yorkshire. Located in the picturesque town of Market Weighton, the hospital was purpose built in 2007 utilising state-of-the-art design to deliver the highest standards of support. The hospital has a strong reputation and will provide the perfect addition to the Craegmoor family, enabling Craegmoor to continue to focus on providing quality person-centred support for people with learning disabilities.

Ted Smith, Craegmoor's CEO said today:

"I'm immensely excited by the purchase of Burnside Care, which represents an important step forward in Craegmoor's plans to deliver the very highest levels of support for people with learning disabilities in East Riding of Yorkshire. "

"The dedicated staff team at the hospital provide tailored support for people progressing towards living more independently. The focus on high quality support is hugely impressive."

"We are delighted to have purchased this hospital which will play a key part in achieving our vision. We believe passionately that every person, regardless of the challenges they face, can accomplish extraordinary achievements with the right support."

For further information, please call the Craegmoor Press Office on 07590 990995.