CARE provided by Cleeve Link prior to its liquidation earlier this month will be split between six different organisations, it has been announced.

Human Support Group will take over the home care services in the Stroud district, as well as Gloucester, whilst the remainder of Gloucestershire will be served by five other companies.

Staff who stayed on unpaid to continue providing care following Cleeve Link’s liquidation will be kept on by the new providers, according to Gloucestershire County Council, whilst the council has also made good any missed pay in the interim.

Cllr Dorcas Binns, cabinet member for older people, said: “I would like to thank all the care staff who have worked through this difficult time and the people who receive care for their patience.

“We were only made aware of Cleeve Link’s intentions at extremely short notice and had no indication that the new owner planned to liquidate the company.

“These new providers will make sure care continues for those most in need.”

The service’s hotline will continue to operate whilst care providers take over. Concerns about a missed visit can be raised by calling 01452 887689.

The new organisations taking over the remainder of the county are:

Cheltenham – Comfort Call

Forest of Dean – Radis

Cotswolds – Careful Care

Tewkesbury town and Marina Court – Live Well at Home

Wider Tewkesbury borough – Radis and Comfort Call