Specialist care provider iBC Healthcare has appointed Amanda Raine as its head of business development.

The firm presents this as the next step of its national expansion strategy. Raine will be tasked with fulfilling iBC’s mission “to deliver innovative, needs-led care solutions that align with national health and social care priorities”. Among other things, she will identify partnership opportunities and shape service pathways.

Raine brings decades of experience in health and social care business development and operations, working with clients in the NHS, local authorities, and the private sector.

Jenny Payne, chief executive of iBC Healthcare, said: “Amanda’s appointment comes at a pivotal time. As pressures on the health and care system intensify, we are expanding not just in size but in our ability to offer bespoke, person-led support models. Amanda brings a deep understanding of both the commissioning landscape and the human need behind the numbers.”

iBC is backed by £50m worth of investment and says it has achieved an impressive CAGR of 57% over the past two years. It has more than 90 properties with a 90%+ occupancy rate and an 100% track record of good and outstanding CQC ratings.