Yorkshire Care Group Strengthens Leadership Team With Two Key Director Appointments

Park Lane Healthcare has bolstered its executive team with the appointment of Sandra Hustwick as quality director and the promotion of Lynn Flynn to clinical director, reinforcing its commitment to delivering exceptional care across Yorkshire and Lancashire.

Sandra brings a wealth of experience to the role, having begun her career as a registered nurse and held senior leadership positions within Bupa care homes and Northampton-based care provider, Avery. In her new position, she will oversee all aspects of resident wellbeing, ensuring high standards in areas including environment, nutrition, comfort, and personalised care.

Lynn, who qualified as a nurse in 1984, has spent her career dedicated to elderly care and has played a pivotal role at Park Lane Healthcare since joining as group clinical lead in 2023. Her promotion to clinical director reflects her leadership in introducing new initiatives, including the rollout of a pioneering pain assessment tool designed to support residents with limited verbal communication.

The appointments come at a time when two of the group’s six residential homes have been rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission, reflecting Park Lane Healthcare’s commitment to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and person-centred care.

Sandra Hustwick said: “I was immediately struck by the family feel at Park Lane Healthcare. The team is incredibly passionate, and everyone knows the residents personally, which is so important. I’m excited to support that ethos and help uphold the highest standards across all our homes.”

Lynn Flynn said: “This is honestly the best job I’ve had. Working closely with the teams to tailor clinical training and best practice across our homes has a direct impact on resident wellbeing, which is what matters most.”

Chris Lane, chairman of Park Lane Healthcare, added:
“Sandra and Lynn bring invaluable expertise, dedication, and leadership to our organisation. Their focus on quality and clinical excellence reflects our values and will help drive our continued growth and improvement. Their appointments come at a particularly proud moment for the group, as both Moorgate Hollow and Moorgate Croft have recently been rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission. This is testament to the dedication of our teams and the high standards we strive for across all our homes.”