Mental health nursing care

Specialist care, delivered with compassion

Providing nurse-led mental health and dementia care through safe environments, experienced teams and person-centred support across our homes.

About ASHA Healthcare

ASHA Healthcare delivers specialist nursing and mental health care across residential services supporting adults with dementia, complex needs and enduring mental health conditions.

We combine experienced clinical leadership, skilled frontline teams and safe, therapeutic environments to provide person-centred care that promotes dignity, comfort and wellbeing. Working closely with families, commissioners and healthcare partners, we focus on stability, quality and positive outcomes. Continuous learning, strong governance and compassionate practice guide everything we do, helping people feel secure, valued and supported every day.

Our story

From humble beginnings to industry leaders, our story is one of dedication and growth.

1980s

Founded by Arjoon and Sarojnee Mahadoo, registered nurses from Mauritius, opening an eight bed residential home in Essex.

1990s

Expanded into Nottingham, developing additional residential services and strengthening our commitment to compassionate, nurse led care.

2000s

Leadership transitioned to Heeren Mahadoo, bringing growth, stronger governance and increased focus on specialist mental health services.

Today

Operating Ashfield and Forest Manor, we proudly introduce Bancroft Care Centre, delivering hospital equivalent mental health care in a community setting.

Our leadership team

Our senior leaders bring clinical expertise, operational strength and shared values, guiding care quality and positive outcomes across every service.

Megan Tranter

Chief Operating Officer

Megan Tranter

Chief Operating Officer with extensive mental health experience, leading governance, quality and service improvement across specialist care settings.

Javen Lee

Estates Manager

Javen Lee

Estates Manager specialising in safe therapeutic environments, supporting wellbeing, dignity and daily care through thoughtful design and compliance.

Steve Harcourt

Chief Financial Officer

Steve Harcourt

Chief Financial Officer providing strategic financial leadership, ensuring sustainable services and aligning resources with compassionate, high quality care delivery.

Heeren Mahadoo

Managing Director

Heeren Mahadoo

Leads strategic growth at ASHA, bringing operational expertise, commercial insight and leadership across our complex care environments.

Care shaped around people

Explore our three specialist homes, each offering tailored environments and nurse-led support designed to meet individual needs.

Bancroft Care Centre

Bancroft Care Centre provides hospital-equivalent mental health support in a purpose-built community setting for adults with complex needs. The service supports people transitioning from inpatient care or experiencing repeated relapses, offering structured, therapeutic environments designed for stability and recovery. Care is delivered by a highly skilled multidisciplinary team, guided by strong clinical governance and clear pathways. Bancroft focuses on safety, dignity and progress, helping individuals build confidence, develop life skills and move toward greater independence in a calm, non-institutional environment.

Ashfield Nursing Home

Ashfield Nursing Home offers skilled dementia and mental health nursing within a warm, caring and continuously improving environment. The nurse-led team provides 24-hour support, working closely with residents, families and healthcare partners to deliver person-centred care. Ongoing investment in refurbishment, furnishings and digital systems strengthens safety and oversight while creating calmer, more therapeutic surroundings. Daily routines include meaningful activities, nutritious meals and supportive engagement, helping residents feel secure, valued and connected in a homely setting.

Forest Manor Nursing Home

Forest Manor Nursing Home provides high-quality, nurse-led care for older and younger adults with complex physical health needs, advanced dementia and enduring mental health conditions. The home supports 51 residents across specialist units, including enhanced environments for complex mental health care. Facilities include welcoming communal spaces, landscaped gardens and dementia-friendly design. The experienced team delivers holistic, person-centred support with strong clinical oversight, focusing on dignity, safety and wellbeing through skilled nursing, structured daily engagement and stable leadership.

Inside our homes

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