Referrals

We work with local authorities, Integrated Care Boards (ICBs), and clinical teams to provide specialist support for individuals with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs. All services are delivered in line with CQC and Ofsted standards, using person-centred support, Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), trauma-informed care, and least restrictive practice.

Who We Accept Referrals From

Referral Criteria

We provide regulated and structured care for:

What to Include in a Referral

Application Process

Referral received and reviewed
Suitability assessment
Placement discussion with commissioners
Support plan and placement agreement
Admission and transition planning
Referral received and reviewed
Suitability assessment
Placement discussion with commissioners
Support plan and placement agreement
Admission and transition planning

Submit a Referral

Complete the form to submit a referral to our team. We accept referrals from local authorities, ICBs, and clinical professionals for individuals with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs.

All referrals are reviewed promptly, with urgent and crisis placements prioritised. Our team will assess suitability, discuss requirements, and respond with next steps.
All referrals are reviewed within 24–48 hours. Urgent placements prioritised.

Rebecca Turkel

Rebecca Turkel is a children’s services and healthcare operations professional with a passion for helping vulnerable children reach their full potential. Her career began in early childhood intervention, where she worked closely with children requiring additional educational and developmental support, developing a strong understanding of child development, autism, learning challenges, and family engagement. Over the past four years, Rebecca has played a leadership role overseeing operations for organizations providing early intervention services for children with autism. Working alongside local management teams, she has been involved in operational oversight, staffing, quality assurance, strategic planning, and program development. Rebecca brings a child-centered approach to leadership and is deeply committed to creating supportive environments that help children thrive, grow, and achieve positive long-term outcomes

Ben Steuer

Ben Steuer brings deep expertise in finance, business operations and strategic growth, with extensive experience across care home investments, real estate and private enterprises. Throughout his career, Ben has specialized in financial structuring, acquisition analysis, cash flow management and long-term growth planning, helping organizations build strong financial foundations while navigating complex operational challenges. Analytical, disciplined and solutions-oriented, he combines financial insight with practical business leadership to support sustainable expansion and value creation. At PINAR, Ben provides strategic financial oversight, ensuring that every opportunity is evaluated with rigor, structured for success and aligned with the company’s commitment to long-term growth and exceptional care.

Will Bachrach

Will brings over five years of executive-level experience in sales, product strategy, and data analytics to his role as Commercial Director at Pinar Care. His background in building and scaling commercial functions across high-growth environments gives him a distinctive, evidence-led perspective on business development, market positioning, and strategic growth. At Pinar Care, he applies that expertise to forging key relationships, leveraging data and analytics, and driving the organisation’s growth in line with its mission to deliver outstanding, person-centred care.

Dina-lee van der Hoven

Dina brings nearly a decade of experience in sales and commercial strategy to her role at Pinar Care. With a background spanning healthcare and high-value B2B sales, she has a proven track record of building relationships with key stakeholders and identifying high-value opportunities across international markets. At Pinar Care, Dina leads the group’s UK acquisition strategy — identifying opportunities, negotiating with care home owners and operators, and ensuring every acquisition reflects the group’s commitment to quality, person-centred care.