Eric Wright Group has promoted Christine Winstanley to the position of managing director of its health and care business.

Winstanley (pictured) will be responsible for building its portfolio of care assets and developing its strategic partnerships with NHS Trust and local authorities.

She has worked at Eric Wright for eight years, starting with partnerships and then developing the new healthcare team, which now holds a property portfolio of 23 health centres, GP surgeries, care homes and community hospitals.

Jeremy Hartley, group managing director at Eric Wright, commented: “Christine and her team have developed an excellent reputation for partnering and service delivery across the health and care sectors in the North West.

“Her appointment as managing director reflects both her achievements and our commitment to investing in Eric Wright Health and Care as a pivotal element of the Group’s property portfolio.”