Liaise Group, a provider of specialist care services for adults with learning disabilities, mental health and other complex needs, has appointed Deborah Cotton-Soares as director of quality and governance.

Cotton-Soares has more than 30 years’ experience in the health and social care sector, including as the director of quality at Consensus Support, head of registration at the Care Quality Commission, and extensive operational experience in social care up to deputy chief executive level.

David Petrie, chief executive at Liaise said: “This appointment reflects our ambition to grow our business and ensure we are providing exceptional care to more and more people. I am absolutely delighted that Deborah has joined us. She will be part of a great team that are working tirelessly to support people meet their goals and drive the growth of Liaise.”

Cotton-Soares commented: “I’m pleased to be joining Liaise at this exciting time and working with the team to develop and enhance all quality and governance processes and activities. I was particularly impressed by the passion of the people I met and I look forward to working with the team.”