About us. Family-founded, part of RMTL Holdings Group.
The name is a nod to Deepika's Nepalese roots, and to what we want every young person to find with us: something steady to lean on, shelter while the weather passes, and people who believe the long climb is worth it.
Himalaya Care was founded by husband and wife Narvin Ashley Ramtohul and Deepika Khanal, and care runs in both of their families. Ash's mother managed a care home for more than ten years. Deepika's mother worked in elderly care for more than fifteen years after the family moved to the UK from Nepal.
We're starting small on purpose. One home, three young people at most, and a clinical team built around them.
Chair and founder
Ash chairs the board of Himalaya Care and has overall oversight of how the business is governed and run. He runs several businesses across the RMTL Holdings Group, including property development and high-quality, affordable co-living homes in London. Ash has lived in Barnet for 28 years. He grew up in Hendon, went to Bell Lane Primary and Hendon School, and has spent much of his life in Hendon and Colindale.
Director, and Lead Physician Associate
Deepika moved to the UK from Nepal in 2007. She spent two years working weekends in a care home during her A levels. She has now been a Physician Associate for more than five years, is GMC-registered, is a lead, and is completing her fellowship. She carries out mental health reviews and has experience with children with mental health needs, the needs this home is built around.
Board training. Before the home opens, both directors will complete training in safeguarding and in the Children's Homes (England) Regulations and Quality Standards, so that every board decision is made with a clear understanding of our regulatory and safeguarding responsibilities.
We're appointing the people who will run the home day to day before we apply to Ofsted.
Will hold the Ofsted registration and placement contracts, and employs every member of staff.
Owns the home and leases it to Himalaya Care, so we never depend on an outside landlord.
Has committed a six-figure investment to Himalaya Care, confirmed in writing, covering the home's set-up, registration and early operation.
