1. Franchisee Profile
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- Name: Daniel and Paul Bamber
- Location(s): Manchester (covering 3 territories, expanding into Yorkshire)
- Years with Prestige Nursing & Care: Over 16 years
- Previous Background: Corporate sales – credit cards, software, data analytics
2. Introduction & Background
Before launching a Prestige Nursing & Care franchise, Daniel spent years in high-pressure sales roles—first in credit debt collection, then in software and data analytics. Though financially stable, he found little fulfilment in his work. When the opportunity to build something of his own arose, franchising stood out as a promising route.
Daniel and his brother Paul, who had recently been made redundant, explored various franchising options—including a pitch from McDonald’s. However, they felt the culture was too rigid and limiting. Prestige Nursing & Care, in contrast, offered the right mix of structure and autonomy. “With McDonald’s, you hit a ceiling,” Daniel reflects. “With care, the sky’s the limit.”
With no clinical background, the brothers relied on their work ethic and people skills to break into a new industry. From handing out flyers to attending local events and cold-calling professionals, they focused relentlessly on building a reputation for complex care—a niche that many in their area avoided. That commitment paid off and laid the foundation for a high-performing branch.
3. Getting Started
The early years were tough. Daniel and Paul spent nearly four years laying the groundwork, often without drawing a salary. One early setback saw them deliver over 150 hours of care per week to a care home under special measures, only to be left £15,000 out of pocket when the provider went into administration.
Despite setbacks, they remained focused. Prestige provided essential support around compliance and IT systems, but marketing and business development were self-taught. Daniel credits his growth to this learning curve and his deep understanding of the local market and referral networks.
Their division of roles evolved naturally: Daniel led the outward-facing aspects—client relationships, marketing, and growth—while Paul took on operations, compliance, and strategy.
4. Growth & Success
Today, Daniel and Paul’s operation delivers over 4,200 hours of complex care weekly, employing more than 200 staff and serving around 90 clients. Specialising in brain and spinal cord injury care, they have built a full in-house clinical team and even employ a dedicated trainer to ensure exceptional care standards.
What sets their branch apart is its culture. From day one, Daniel and Paul have invested in their team with initiatives like massage therapy, private counselling, and ensuring all staff earn a living wage. This people-first philosophy has created a loyal, stable workforce—an invaluable asset in an industry known for high turnover.
Daniel has also built a strong digital presence, most notably through his “Diary of a Care Manager” series on social media, which humanises the sector and highlights the realities of providing complex care. He’s active in his local community, sitting on the committee of a local charity and sponsoring regional awards and awareness events focused on professional care.
Their values closely align with the brand’s ethos. Prestige Nursing & Care is known for compassionate, high-quality home care that allows individuals to live independently and with dignity. Franchisees benefit from robust support, innovative systems, and strong ethical leadership—all of which Daniel and Paul have embraced in building a branch deeply rooted in its local community.
5. Expansion & Future Plans
With operations now covering three Manchester territories and plans underway to expand into Yorkshire, Daniel and Paul are poised for continued growth. They’re in the final stages of acquiring an existing company-owned Prestige branch—confident that their systems and leadership style can scale successfully. “This time, we’re not starting from scratch,” Daniel says. “We’ve got the blueprint.”
They’ve recently appointed an operations manager and are empowering local leaders in new areas to take ownership, ensuring growth without compromising standards.
6. Advice & Insights
Daniel’s message to prospective franchisees is refreshingly clear: “Be ready to graft. Understand your market. Treat your staff well. And don’t expect overnight success—it takes time, but it’s worth it.”
He believes franchisees need a mix of compassion and commercial savvy to succeed in care. “You might have a big heart, but you also need to make money if you want to build something sustainable.”
7. Reflections & Closing Thoughts
From humble beginnings to a thriving multi-territory operation, Daniel and Paul have built a business that’s not just profitable—but deeply human. Daniel often reflects on the contrast between his past and present: “I used to dread going to work. Now I’ve built something I actually want to be part of.”
Their story embodies what Prestige Nursing & Care stands for—high-quality, person-centred care, grounded in strong local relationships and delivered with professionalism, warmth, and integrity. As they look to the future, their focus is on scaling with purpose and continuing to raise the bar for care standards across the UK.
