50 Years of Excellence | Built on Trust, Inspired by You

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This year, we’re celebrating a milestone – 50 years of CLH Healthcare.

It’s a story that started in 1975 in a small garage in Exeter, with Keith Leary selling high-quality linen from the boot of his car. Today, we’re proud to be a trusted partner to care homes across the South West and beyond – and it’s all thanks to YOU.


 
Your trust, partnership, and dedication to exceptional care have shaped who we are. Together, we’ve grown, innovated, and made care environments better for those who need it most.


A Journey Worth Celebrating

A quick look back at our story...
 
  • 1975
    Founded as KL Quilts, selling linen from a Granada boot.
    KL Quilts Founded
     
  • 1995
    Expanded into nursing homes, laying the foundation for CLH Healthcare
    VW LT Van
     
  • 2020
    Increased our warehouse capacity. Supported care homes as an essential service during the covid pandemic
    CLH Warehouse Expansion
     
  • 2025
    Committed to our purpose: To enhance care and well-being through reliable products, exceptional service and positive interactions with our knowledgeable team.
    Devonshire House in Cofton Road in 2024
     

Find out more about our history!


What’s Next?

We’re not just celebrating the past – we’re looking forward to the future. With your continued support, we’ll keep innovating, growing, and making a difference in the care industry.

Throughout the year we will be running various competitions and giveaways to celebrate the occasion.





Thank you for being an essential part of our story. Together, we’ve built something incredible over the past 50 years – and we can’t wait to see what we’ll achieve in the next 50.
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