40 | Influential Businesswoman Awards 2026 Homecare Business Leader of the Year 2026 (South East England): Beatrice Kinyua hen it comes to homecare in the UK, there is nobody quite like Beatrice Kinyua. Her dedication for this industry was seen first through BK Care Solutions, which provides expectational care and recruitment solutions across various health and social care sectors, with homes being just one. Beatrice has remained actively involved in this business since the beginning, but her focus in recent years has seen her branch out. In 2022, Beatrice announced that she was the latest franchisee of GoodOaks Homecare, and that her company would be covering the Edgware and Finchley areas of London. This was a big deal for Beatrice, who has always been dedicated to providing exceptional homecare services to her clients, regardless of which banner she was doing it under. By partnering with GoodOaks, which shares her vision of highquality visiting and live-in care, Beatrice was empowered to do more to serve people across her local communities. Working hand in hand with clients and their families to prioritise their needs, GoodOaks Homecare Edgware/Finchley is committed to delivering a level of care that takes into account the physical, emotional, and social wellbeing of those it serves. Its team of trained and dedicated caregivers are responsible for providing this outstanding care, overseen by the management team of Beatrice and her daughter Florence. Of course, every homecare provider claims to be outstanding, but few can back it up in the way GoodOaks Homecare Edgware/ Finchley can, with a remarkable 9.9/10 score on homecare.co.uk, the UK’s most comprehensive directory for these types of services. What makes this score all the more meaningful for Beatrice and the team here is that it comes from the people who matter most, the wonderful clients and their families. Across the 30 total reviews it has to its name, 29 of them are a perfect five stars, and even the outlier is a great four-star review, underpinning that the level of service here is unrivalled, not only in these regions but also the UK’s wider homecare community. The pride Beatrice takes in these reviews is clear, as she personally replies to every single one. This hands-on approach is one of the things that makes her a unique leader. Whilst Beatrice’s contributions to her franchise have proven crucial over the last four years, the praise should also be extended to her team, with these often-unsung heroes going above and beyond for the sake of compassion and dignity for those looking to remain at home. The largely thankless nature of this work is what makes receiving the occasional thanks so special, be it through an award like this, gifts from a client’s family, or a member of the team getting a small reward for introducing a new client to this service. Acknowledging the weight this kind of recognition has, Beatrice uses her power at the helm of this company to create a supportive and empowering environment. In fact, she believes that the care of her employees is just as important as the care of her clients, and this is why competitive compensation packages, ongoing training and development opportunities, and a range of benefits are all available for carers to access. More than just boosting morale and ensuring that carers are in the best possible position to deliver outstanding care, what this demonstrates is that Beatrice has struck the balance any greater leader must do between the needs of their clients and the needs of their team. The happy and fulfilled employees she boasts are a great example of this, and this irrefutably fuels the tremendous score these care services continue to receive from clients. As a result of all of this, Beatrice Kinyua has undeniably solidified herself as an influential businesswoman in the field of UK homecare, with her work as part of the GoodOaks Homecare franchise in particular being something she should be incredibly proud of. We are delighted to be able to add to the recognition she and her company have received over the last few years, naming her Homecare Business Leader of the Year 2026 (South East England) as part of our Influential Businesswoman Awards 2026. Contact: Beatrice Kinyua Company: GoodOaks Homecare Edgware/Finchley Web Address: https://www.goodoakshomecare.co.uk/ Beatrice Kinyua got into care because she loves helping people – making sure they are safe and having a positive impact in their lives. Over the years, Beatrice’s tireless efforts supporting those in need have seen her lead two companies in this space, BK Care Solutions, which she is the managing director of, and the Edgware/Finchley branch of the GoodOaks Homecare franchise. Below, we take a closer look at the work that has resulted in Beatrice being recognised with this award. W
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