Fast growing care company SureCare has opened a new franchise in Merton & Wandsworth.

The franchise, which is being run by Care Manager Zoe Hughes, was officially opened by the Mayor of Merton, Councillor Brenda Fraser.

More than 15 staff have already been taken on by the company and they are looking for more highly trained and experienced people to join the team over the next 12 months.

As well as providing care for elderly people and those with physical and learning difficulties, SureCare Merton & Wansworth offers brain and spinal injury care, overnight and live-in care plus respite care.

Care Manager Zoe Hughes said: “We are delighted to have opened a SureCare franchise in Merton and Wandsworth. We pride ourselves on running a business that gives people the best quality of life for longer and helps them stay in their homes with the right support they need.

“We are passionate about creating a customer centred service and giving the best possible care at all times.”

Gary Farrer, managing director of SureCare, says: “I am delighted to announce the launch of our newest franchise. Like all our franchisees, the Merton & Wandsworth team is passionate about wanting to provide the best possible care to our clients.

SureCare franchisees can offer clients personal care and support, holiday and respite care, Alzheimer’s care, childcare, mobile crèche and babysitting.

To ensure that people can maintain their independence for as long as possible, the company also provides its clients with a complete range of home services including gardening, DIY, decorating, cleaning and cooking.

The services offered by SureCare franchises are a mix of regulated and unregulated, which combined aim to ensure that they are meeting the specific needs of people of all ages today.