Council awards new long‑term contract to Shaw Healthcare
20 May 2026
Awarded after an extensive competitive tender process, the agreement marks the beginning of a long-term transformation of care home accommodation and services for older people in Powys.
As Shaw Healthcare is the council's existing operator, residents and staff will see no disruption to services when the new arrangements take effect on 1 June 2026.
Under the new partnership, Shaw Healthcare will work with the council to deliver a substantial programme of care home modernisation over the next decade - creating high‑quality, future‑proofed environments that can support a wider range of needs, including increasingly complex care and dementia support.
The council and Shaw Healthcare will also work closely with residents, families, staff and community stakeholders to shape services that meet the needs and expectations of Powys' communities.
Councillor Pete Roberts, Powys County Council's Cabinet Member for a Caring Powys, said: "Securing a long-term strategic partnership of this scale is a key step in delivering a Stronger, Fairer, Greener Powys and ensuring our residential care services are sustainable for the future.
"We are planning ahead to make sure our accommodation and services are fit for the decades to come by moving towards modern, high‑quality environments that support excellent care practice, strengthen recruitment and retention, and provide residents with the dignity and comfort they deserve.
"This contract marks the start of a transformational journey. By working closely with Shaw Healthcare and Powys residents, we will design services that truly reflect the needs of our communities and help us meet the increasingly complex needs of older people, including those living with dementia."
Russell Brown, Shaw Healthcare's Chief Executive Officer, said: "The award of a new 15-year contract is a significant endorsement of our teams across Powys. As an employee-owned organisation, our people are central to our success, and this award reflects the quality, professionalism and dedication they demonstrate every day.
"We are proud to continue our partnership with Powys County Council and are excited to be assisting the council with achieving their future vision for care delivery across the county. We remain focused on delivering the quality of care we would want for our own loved ones."
PICTURE: Russell Brown, Shaw Healthcare's Chief Executive Officer and Nina Davies, Powys County Council's (PCC) Director of Social Services and Wellbeing signing the new 15-year contract. With them are back row, from left to right: Geraint Evans, Shaw's Operations Director; Rachel Evans, PCC's Senior Strategic Commissioning Manager; Sharon Frewin, PCC's Head of Adult Services; and Peter Lathbury, Strategic Commissioning Manager - Age Well.
