About Us
Created by Oldham Council, MioCare is a not-for-profit provider and a proud member of the National Care Forum.
Who we are
We work collaboratively with people we support, our workforce and partner organisations, to deliver the diverse range of services we provide.
Our values say everything about who we are and how we want to be. We want the very best for people, and our strategy gives us a foundation on which to build.
Our values
Inclusive
Dedicated
Collaborative
Aspirational
#FutureFOCUS
A MioCare Group strategy for 2026-31
Our why; At MioCare, we exist to help people maximise their independence, live fulfilling lives, and to raise the standards of care in Oldham and beyond. We believe everyone deserves the chance not just to be cared for, but to thrive.
Our how; We do this by designing care around people, not processes and by listening deeply, co‑producing solutions, and using evidence and innovation to continually improve. We want to empower our workforce, strengthen partnerships, and challenge outdated models so that care genuinely changes lives.
Strategic Pillar 01
Outstanding care
Our objectives in this area…
- To move beyond great, person-centred care as our baseline to become a sector‑leading organisation shaped by the people we support, our workforce, and our partners.
Strategic Pillar 02
Workforce as a strategic asset
Our objectives in this area…
- To ensure MioCare has a confident, capable and engaged workforce that can deliver outstanding care, adapt to change and support growth.
Read our most recent Gender Pay Gap Report.
Strategic Pillar 03
Service model evolution
Our objectives in this area…
- To ensure MioCare’s service models continuously adapt to current and future needs, remain outcomes‑focused and deliver best‑in‑class practice.
Strategic Pillar 04
Growth-driven financial sustainability
Our objectives in this area…
- To generate sufficient, sustainable surplus to enable investment, resilience, autonomy and improved outcomes for the people we support.
Strategic Pillar 05
Digital and data-enabled care
Our objectives in this area…
- To use digital systems, data and insight to support better decisions, improve productivity and enable more personalised, effective care.
Meet the team
MioCare Group Senior Leadership Team
Adrian McCourt
Interim Managing Director
Paula Spence
Director of Care
Diane Taylor
Service Director – Learning Disability and Managed Services
Fiona Tate
Service Director – Quality and Performance
Owen Sherborne
Head of Finance
Claire Maylor
Head of Older People’s Services
Meet the team
MioCare Group Board of Management
Cathy Butterworth
Interim Chair of the Board and Non-Executive Director
Trish Taylor
Chair of Operations Committee and Non-Executive Director
Terry Sweeney
Chair of Finance, Audit and Risk Committee and Non-Executive Director
Ellie McNeil
Non-Executive Director
Adrian McCourt
Interim Managing Director
Cllr Ken Rustidge
Advisory Representative
Cllr Fida Hussain
Advisory Representative
Cllr Mohon Ali
Advisory Representative
Cllr Zaheer Ali
Advisory Representative
