About Us
At Solihull Care, our team has worked with us for a long time, and that makes all the difference.
Many of our team members have been with us for years, sometimes decades. That consistency helps us build trust, continuity and comfort across our home. Families get to know us. Residents feel safe with us, and new team members are welcomed into something steady and supportive.
Our Team
We’re proud to introduce the people who lead our services with kindness, clarity and a shared commitment to high-quality, person-led care.
Meet Our Board Members
At Solihull Care, our volunteer board members are hands-on and values-driven, with personal ties to care and professional experience in health, education and finance. They lead with empathy, honesty and a shared commitment to doing things properly.
Cathy Twilton
Chair of the Board
Cathy’s passion for quality care comes from personal experience supporting family members through residential and domiciliary care. With a background in education leadership, safeguarding and fundraising, she brings a calm, compassionate presence to her role, always guided by empathy and integrity. Outside of work, Cathy enjoys gardening, travel, and time with her children, grandchildren and beloved dogs.
Sharon O’Connor
Board Member
Sharon is a registered nurse with decades of leadership experience across the NHS and private care sectors, including as MD for Four Seasons Health Care. She’s passionate about resident choice, staff continuity, and maintaining high standards. Now retired, Sharon enjoys spending time with her grandchildren, reading, and keeping active.
Mike Hooper
Board Member
Mike is a Chartered Accountant with a long-standing link to Solihull. He brings financial insight and a steady hand to our governance, helping us stay sustainable and transparent. A fan of vintage cars, Formula One, and all things French, Mike enjoys fine food, good wine, and a well-kept garden (ideally maintained by someone else).
Lee Trueman
Board Member
Lee has developed a unique ethical sales and commercial management approach over the course of his career, built on personal relationships and friendships within the social care sector. He is well acquainted with managing mental health, both his own and amongst his staff. He has used this experience to guide and develop his people-first philosophy to sales and management. Lee passionately believes finding the right role for the right person, coupled with outstanding mental health support, is the
Iain Clague
Board Member
Iain is the founder and CEO of The Care Connector Network, a partner in the Care Connector Learning Academy, and the Owner of Complete Nutritional Care. He has over 15 years of designing and delivering training and talks to various sectors but specialises in the care sector, on Behavioural Leadership and Performance Management, Nutrition and Catering Management, Training, and Neurodiversity. Iain is open and honest about his neurodiversity both its challenges and it advantages and wants to help those that employ or work with neurodiverse people how to realise a way of working that is beneficial for all involved.
Liz Wilson
Board Member
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Carol McKay -Stewart
Registered Manager
A Registered Nurse with 25+ years’ experience, including hospitals, hospices, district nursing and care home leadership. She’s passionate about safe, compassionate, person-led care, always tailored to the individual.
Known for her calm presence and strong values, she leads with kindness, listening deeply to those she supports and works alongside.
Unit Managers
Each of our houses is led by a Unit Manager who plays a key role in shaping the culture and consistency of the care delivered.
Becky
Unit Manager – Robin House
Becky leads with warmth and organisation, making sure Robin House is a friendly and well-run environment for residents and staff.
Charmaine
Unit Manager – Heron House
Charmaine brings energy, compassion and a deep understanding of person-led care to Heron House. Her commitment to relationship-based support shines through in everything she does.
Ash
Unit Manager – Kingfisher House
Ash is known for his reliability and steady approach to care leadership, making sure residents are not only well looked after, but feel at ease and included.
Olga
Unit Manager – Nightingale House
Olga brings years of experience and a quiet, thoughtful presence to Nightingale House. She’s trusted by residents, families and her team alike.
“What makes this place special is the people. The steadiness, the care, and the way they know each resident properly.”
- Family Member