Jon Lewis Managing Director, Direct Health Care Services started his business in 2009 with 3 employees, now he employs 28. Direct Health Care Services supply the NHS with mattresses, cushions, chairs and other products for pressure reduction.
Jon received support from the Welsh Government to set up on his own.
'The Welsh Government offers a multitude of support. You can take a look at their website, there's good tips and advice, and when you start to grow they even offer grants assistance together with local councils.'
In December 2011 Direct Health Care won the Western mail award for Most High Growth company, an award from the Welsh Assembly and recently an award from the NHS for delivery and service of our products.