Milewood Healthcare has appointed Richard Jackson as chief executive of its residential care and supported living services following the departure of Chris Hartshorn at the end of last year.

Jackson has more than 30 years’ experience of the health and social care sector.

Milewood has also appointed Sandie Foxall-Smith as its chair.

Foxall-Smith said: “I look forward to working with the board and executive at this exciting time as the organisation continues to lead in its field and develop its service offering.”

Milewood Healthcare operates 47 modern homes across the Northeast of England for adults with intellectual disability.