Meet Our Home Care Expert Team

Dan Archer, CEO- UK

Dan’s journey into home care began with a deeply personal experience—one that highlighted the challenges of inconsistent and unreliable care. His family struggled to find a dependable home care service, revealing a critical gap in the industry. Determined to make a difference, Dan set out to create a better, more compassionate home care model.

That vision led to the launch of Visiting Angels UK. Unlike many home care providers that simply claim to value their caregivers, we have built our entire business around them. Our caregiver-first approach ensures that our team feels supported, valued, and motivated to provide exceptional care to clients.

Dan has integrated industry-leading standards into Visiting Angels’ home care services. Our mission statement reflects this commitment—delivering high-quality, person-centered care that puts both clients and caregivers first.

Looking for a trusted home care provider or franchise opportunity? Choose Visiting Angels.

Bella Hallam
Head of Franchising

Bella’s career in care started at the age of 18 as a Care Giver. Having grown up in the industry she gained extensive experience in care delivery, care management, and business development. At Visiting Angels, Bella specialises in the coaching and development of our Franchisees to establish and develop successful businesses. From very early on in her career, Bella recognised the need for change in the sector and made it her mission to be able to influence that.

Nik Dickinson
Head of People and Culture

Nik is an accomplished leader with vast experience in people management and a strong background in the social care sector, complemented by valuable experience in corporate retail. Now serving as the Head of People and Culture, he brings a unique blend of commercial insight and people-centred leadership to the organisation.

Nik supports franchisees by strengthening their leadership capability and helping them implement and embed a positive culture that drives high performance. His focus on people, culture, and values enables franchisees to build successful, sustainable businesses with strong teams at their core.

He is also currently studying for his CIPD qualification, further strengthening his expertise in people development and organisational culture.

Megan Stancill
Head Of Development

Megan Stancill brings over 13 years of experience in customer service and sales, combining her passion for people with her dedication to quality care. She began her journey in home care in 2019 as a part-time caregiver and quickly discovered a love for supporting individuals and their families and was involved in direct care, operational functions, business development, and recruitment. Since then, Megan has expanded her expertise across multiple industry areas. Her well-rounded experience and compassionate approach makes her an advocate for franchisees, caregivers and clients alike at Visiting Angels.

Katriona Gardner-Whitney
Area Development Manager
Kat brings 13 years of experience in Health & Social Care to her role. She assists in the development and expansion of their businesses from inception. She guides Franchisees through the entire process, providing comprehensive training, facilitating networking opportunities, overseeing carer recruitment, and ensuring alignment with their business plans.
Jade McCarthy
Area Development Manager
With extensive experience as a Registered Care Manager in both public and private sectors since 2011, Jade excels in delivering high-quality, CQC-compliant care. Holding a Level 5 Leadership and Management qualification from the University of Bolton, she leads with expertise, inspiring teams and upholding best practices in health and social care.
Shannon Middleton-Wearne
Regional Franchise Onboarding Manager

Shannon is the Regional Franchise Onboarding Manager for Visiting Angels UK, bringing over 16 years of dedicated experience in Health and Social Care.

Awarded Registered Manager of the Year 2022, she is highly respected for her deep operational knowledge, compassionate leadership, and ability to turn complex care challenges into practical, people-centred solutions.

In her role, Shannon oversees the onboarding of all new franchisees, ensuring they are fully equipped to hit the ground running. From operational setup to care quality foundations and business development support, she ensures every new office has the confidence, structure, and insight to deliver exceptional care from day one.

Shannon’s expertise is exceptional—she understands care inside out—and her commitment to raising standards across the Visiting Angels network makes her an invaluable driving force behind sustainable growth and outstanding client outcomes.

Sana Singh
Marketing Manager
Sana is a marketing professional specialising in franchise support, digital and conventional marketing, and brand development. With hands-on experience, she crafts impactful campaigns that boost brand visibility and drive business growth. Sana’s collaborative approach and innovative mindset empower franchises to thrive in competitive markets.
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