FT Care Agency - Domiciliary Care Service (Hastings)

A long-standing public servant and entrepreneur with 35+ years of community leadership in East Sussex. As Director of FT Care, Cllr Azad champions ethical governance, partnership working with local stakeholders, and high-quality, person-centred services. He is committed to building a strong, safe, and inclusive care ecosystem that supports independence and dignity at home.

Strategy & partnerships • Governance • Community engagement

• Member, Health & Social Care Committee (HSC) — engagement with Conquest Hospital, Bexhill

• Representative, East Sussex Fire Authority (including Brighton & Hove)

• Parliamentary Candidate, 2024 General Election

• Board Member, Rotary Club of Senlac St Leonards

• Director, Sussex Sunrise Real Estates Ltd

Health & wellbeing • Economic opportunity • Faith & inclusion • Transparent leadership Read less

I am an experienced Registered Nurse and clinical leader with over 30 years of trusted nursing and management experience across NHS hospitals, private hospitals, mental health services and care homes in the UK. My background enables me to provide safe, consistent and trustworthy leadership, ensuring that FT Care Agency delivers care that families can rely on.

I hold professional qualifications in General Nursing, Psychiatry, Midwifery and Community Health Nursing, completing my nursing diploma in 1994. I have been a Registered Nurse since 1990, maintain an active NMC registration, and complete all mandatory training to keep my practice safe and up to date. I am also a long-standing member of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN).

Throughout my career, I have held senior posts such as Clinical Services Manager at the Langford Centre (Bramley Health), Deputy Manager with Caring Homes Group, and Clinical Lead at Barchester Healthcare. I have many years of experience working in frontline nursing roles, supporting older adults, people with complex needs, neurological conditions, mental health challenges and those requiring rehabilitation. My work has always prioritised trust, dignity, safeguarding and person-centred care.

My leadership experience includes managing safeguarding processes, leading clinical governance, conducting audits, supervising staff, improving quality standards, and ensuring full CQC compliance. I have successfully guided teams through high-pressure situations, including pandemic response, where maintaining trust, safety and stability was essential.

With extensive skills in wound care, diabetes management, infection control, palliative care, catheterisation, tracheostomy care, risk assessment and clinical decision-making, I ensure that FT Care Agency follows strong, safe and trusted clinical procedures.

Under my leadership, FT Care Agency continues to grow as a trusted, well-led and reliable home care service, dedicated to providing individuals with safe, dignified and personalised support. Read less

Shamim Ahmed is the Founder and Strategic Adviser of FT Care Agency Ltd. He provides strategic leadership and works closely with the management team to guide the organisation's long-term vision, business development, service improvement, and organisational growth. His focus is on building a culture of excellence that delivers safe, compassionate, and person-centred care while embracing innovation and continuous improvement.

As an entrepreneur and strategic adviser, Shamim is dedicated to creating a positive impact in people's lives, businesses, and communities. At the heart of his philosophy is a simple belief: every person deserves to be treated with dignity, respect, kindness, and compassion. He believes in treating others as he would wish to be treated himself—with fairness, honesty, understanding, and integrity. These values guide both his personal life and his professional leadership.

Shamim has a deep appreciation for older people and vulnerable adults, recognising the invaluable contributions they have made throughout their lives to their families, communities, and society. He believes they deserve the same love, patience, care, and respect that they once gave to others. This conviction inspires his commitment to ensuring that every individual receives high-quality care that promotes independence, preserves dignity, and enhances quality of life.

Through his work in healthcare, community services, and business development, Shamim is committed to strengthening partnerships with healthcare professionals, local authorities, and community organisations to improve outcomes for the people they serve. His goal is to build trusted organisations that make a meaningful and lasting difference within the communities they support.

Shamim believes the future of healthcare will be shaped by the thoughtful integration of compassionate human care and intelligent technology. His vision is to help build a healthcare system where artificial intelligence, digital innovation, and data-driven insights enable care professionals to deliver safer, more personalised, and proactive support for every individual.

He is passionate about harnessing emerging technologies to improve the quality of care, strengthen collaboration between health and social care services, reduce administrative pressures on frontline staff, and enhance the overall experience for people receiving care and their families. By embracing innovation responsibly, he aims to create services that are more efficient, accessible, and responsive while supporting people to live healthier, more independent, and fulfilling lives.

Above all, Shamim believes that technology should never replace the human touch. Instead, it should empower care professionals to spend more meaningful time with the people they support, allowing empathy, dignity, kindness, and compassion to remain at the heart of every decision, every interaction, and every aspect of exceptional care.

His long-term ambition is to help create a future where healthcare is not only more connected and efficient but also more compassionate, equitable, and accessible for everyone. By combining visionary leadership, responsible innovation, and a steadfast commitment to person-centred care, he aims to contribute to a healthier future for individuals, families, and communities.

Supporting Long-Term Organisational Vision and Sustainability Read less

Lord Brett McLean is the Brand Ambassador for FT Care Agency Ltd and a recognised Queen’s Platinum Champion, multi-award-winning humanitarian and philanthropist.

He has a strong commitment to community service, compassion and supporting vulnerable people. In his role as Brand Ambassador, Lord Brett supports FT Care Agency Ltd in promoting high-quality, person-centred care and raising awareness of the importance of dignity, independence and wellbeing.

He also supports our work in developing positive relationships with local communities, businesses and partner organisations across Hastings, Bexhill-on-Sea and East Sussex.

We are proud to have Lord Brett McLean representing FT Care Agency Ltd and supporting our commitment to compassionate care, professional standards and stronger communities. Read less

Mahraz Ahmed is an AI & Digital Innovation Associate at FT Care Agency Ltd, supporting the organisation's digital innovation and technology initiatives. As a Computer Science student at King's College London, he contributes to researching emerging technologies and exploring practical digital solutions that can improve operational efficiency, communication, and service quality.

Working alongside the leadership team, Mahraz helps identify opportunities where technology can support staff, streamline administrative processes, and enhance the overall experience of clients and their families. His work focuses on the responsible, ethical, and secure use of technology to support the organisation's long-term development.

Mahraz does not provide clinical care or make healthcare decisions. His role is to support innovation and digital transformation, helping FT Care embrace modern technology while ensuring that compassionate, person-centred care remains at the heart of every service. Read less