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Paul Adams appointed as new CEO of LloydsPharmacy Clinical Homecare

Paul Adams appointed as new CEO of LloydsPharmacy Clinical Homecare

Adams is committed to creating healthcare systems that are both efficient and empathetic

LloydsPharmacy Clinical Homecare, a leading provider of home healthcare services in the UK, on Monday announced the appointment of Paul Adams as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer (CEO).


Before assuming his role at LPCH at the end of last year, Adams was leading transformation efforts at DD Group, formerly known as Dental Directory.

With a career spanning over two decades, Adams has held influential positions at Diageo, Smith+Nephew, and served as a CEO for various Private Equity companies. He has also co-authored “The Little Black Book of Change.”

Adams will lead the LPCH’s mission to pioneer the delivery of specialist clinical treatment therapies to patients, thereby enhancing patient outcomes within homecare and community settings while improving accessibility.

Adams said: "It’s a privilege to step into a role that has such a profound impact on the way healthcare is delivered.

"Our aim is to ensure that every patient has access to the vital healthcare they need, right in their own communities or homes, not only easing the load on the NHS but improving healthcare outcomes.”

LloydsPharmacy Clinical Homecare provides a comprehensive range of healthcare services, including specialist cancer care, clinical homecare, remote nursing, and community-based solutions.

Adams' leadership is expected to help the organisation further innovate its service delivery model, ensuring healthcare is even more responsive to the to the diverse needs of patients nationwide.

Adams strongly supports harnessing new digital-enabled capabilities to streamline the entire patient journey during their treatment, creating seamless interactions with both hospitals and private medical services.

"The adoption of digital solutions within the healthcare environment itself presents a major challenge, but this is something we are keen to do more of, given its importance in modernising healthcare services," Adams said.

Driven by a passion for creating healthcare systems that are both efficient and empathetic, Adams aims to infuse LloydsPharmacy Clinical Homecare with a culture of innovation, operational excellence, and a relentless focus on patient care.

"Healthcare must evolve to meet the changing demands of our society. I am committed to leading the organisation in a way that not only meets those demands but anticipates and addresses future healthcare needs,” he said.

“Demand for homecare services will only grow, and the services we offer are vital. They play a part in the country’s fabric of healthcare, and they can’t be replaced easily,” he added.

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