Patrick Butler appointed to lead pioneering Belong Chester care village

Belong, has appointed Patrick Butler as the general manager of Belong Chester to head up the team when the care village and its nursery open their doors on City Road.
Patrick, who lives in Nantwich, brings with him more than 30 years’ care experience, including leading numerous care facilities across the region. Most recently, he held a number of senior positions with Bupa Care Services, overseeing multi-site environments with nursing, dementia and residential care provision, as well as taking up a regional director role and building positive relationships with stakeholders including local authorities, NHS clinical commissioning groups and the general public.
Speaking of his appointment, Patrick said: “I’m thrilled to be leading the new Belong Chester care village. I’m passionate about care for all ages and, having previously worked in the city, I'm pleased to be back and looking forward to setting the highest care standards from day one. Our goal is to build what will become the premier dementia care service in West Cheshire.”
Patrick’s experience in childcare will also lend itself well to the post, with Belong Chester set to become the organisation’s first care village with an on-site nursery, and the first of its kind in the North West. In the 1990s, he ran two successful nurseries in nearby Shropshire – both of which are still operating today. The Nursery in Belong will provide a high-quality care environment for up to 25 children from birth to five years, offering shared learning experiences for children and the village’s residents, as well as a blueprint for intergenerational practice.
Stacey McCann, chief operating officer at Belong, said: “We’re delighted to welcome Patrick to the team. He is incredibly passionate about care and his empathy and engaging manner have enabled him to foster strong relationships as he’s earned his reputation as a care leader in the region. We know he is keen to make Belong Chester a happy place to live and work.”

Pictured: Patrick Butler, General Manager of Belong Chester