Pictured: Elaine Colwell (relationship manager, Lloyds TSB Commercial) and Joanne Thompson (director and centre manager, The Manor House)

An elderly care home located in Tamworth has opened its doors to the local community after securing a six-figure business loan from Lloyds TSB Commercial.

The Manor House, on Hockley Road in Tamworth, is a new dedicated day care centre which provides a flexible support service to older people who wish to remain independent in the community, as well as their carers and families.

The business, which employs seven people, is operating from a magnificent three storey Georgian property, built in 1805, which has been immaculately refurbished to offer luxurious surroundings where older people can spend time socialising and enjoying activities to stimulate mind and body. 

The six-figure mortgage provided by Lloyds TSB Commercial's Healthcare Banking team will enable The Manor House to continue its expansion and focus on new ways of delivering high quality care services to elderly people in the local area.

The Manor House has good prospects for future growth, with its 10 large bedrooms providing ideal accommodation to facilitate overnight stays and respite. The business also has plans to work with other local organisations to provide informal carer training and support in a comfortable and relaxed environment.

Joanne Thompson, director and centre manager of The Manor House, commented: 

"The service that we can offer to local elderly people and their carers can have an important and significant impact on their everyday lives. The government has recently introduced measures which allow elderly people and their carers to choose care services that are most appropriate to their needs and ultimately, raise standards in social care.

"We wanted to purchase a property in Tamworth to help facilitate our business' growth and ensure stability for future years, and the Lloyds TSB Commercial support has been vital in making this happen.

"It is incredibly pleasing to have received lending support from Lloyds TSB Commercial, in order to help drive our growth plans. The proficient service and effective ideas that we have received from Elaine has been dedicated and efficient - she fully understands what we are looking to achieve and has provided the financial support needed to drive our plans." 

Elaine Colwell, relationship manager for Lloyds TSB Commercial, said: 

"The Manor House will provide an invaluable service to elderly people and their families, living in the local area, by bringing greater flexibility and independence to their daily lives.

"Our investment and on-going support of this business is a result of the clear strategic objectives that Joanne and her team have outlined in order to maximise future growth in the company. 

"At Lloyds TSB Commercial we are committed to supporting the healthcare sector and have a team of specialists on hand who fully understand the complex nature of this industry. We want to provide businesses such as this with the knowledge, support and guidance to encourage growth."