John Prentice has joined D&D Homecare as product development and operations manager.

In his new role, Prentice will take responsibility for integrating and streamlining products and technology at the Swansure Group insurance subsidiary.

Prentice commented: “I am excited at joining D&D with a role and a scope such as this. Having been in discussions with the company for a while, I have been impressed by it in terms of both its professionalism and its drive. D&D has big plans for where it wants to go and I am pleased to be given the opportunity to help it achieve them.”

Paul Thompson, D&D managing director, said: “I am pleased to have John on board at the beginning of what we expect to be a challenging year for D&D in terms of bringing new products and services into our portfolio. I am confident that John's experience will help us bring these onto the market quickly and effectively to help us in our growth and development plans.”