A REDDITCH care home owner has been listed on the London Stock Exchange's 1,000 Companies to Inspire Britain.

Family-run Adept Care Homes, the new owner of Bowood Court and Bowood Mews in Hewell Road, Enfield, was included on the list as one of the fastest growing small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in the UK.

Dave Lock, managing director of Adept Care Homes, said: "It’s our 30th anniversary this year and this accolade is a great way to celebrate, validating just how far we have come since we bought our first home in 1986. To be held up an inspiration to other companies is fantastic and testament to our reputation as a provider of quality residential and dementia care, with first class facilities, dedicated care teams and engaging social programmes."

He added that, since founding the company, he had always ensured that each home was somewhere he would be happy for his parents to live in.

Adept Care Homes, which owns eight care homes across the Midlands, has a ‘good’ rating with the Care Quality Commission and uses a pioneering dementia approach developed by Stirling University to ensure residents retain their freedom.

Xavier Rolet, chief executive of London Stock Exchange Group, said: "High growth SMEs are the driving force behind the UK economy, developing the skills, jobs and growth we need."

Writing in the publication, Chancellor George Osborne said: "UK high-growth businesses are leading the charge in rebuilding our economy. These companies are the backbone of the British economy. They create high-quality, well paid jobs, innovate and drive economic growth. This government fully understands the need to support ambitious entrepreneurs and ensure they can access the finance they need to grow."

A full, searchable database of all of the companies on the list, along with a downloadable pdf of the publication, can be found online at www.1000companies.com.