UK professional services firm RSM has advised The Health & Safety Group on its sale to private equity-backed Impact Futures Group, a UK training provider for health, social care, childcare and early years, education and youth services, according to RSM.

Established in 2004, The Health & Safety Group is a UK healthcare training provider delivering evidence-based programmes that support organisations to meet regulatory requirements and maintain high standards of patient safety.

The company is recognised as the leading UK mandatory classroom training provider, training around 50,000 healthcare professionals annually via over 80 accredited classroom and e-learning courses and a network of over 50 UK venues, as well as in-house training for employers.

Backed by August Equity, Impact Futures Group is a market-leading learning provider across social care, health, childcare, education and other people-centred sectors in the UK. Offering specialised workplace apprenticeships, skills development programmes and a unique Career Builders and Skills Builders model, the company focuses on delivering highly personal training pathways.

Adrian Simpson, Managing Director of The Health & Safety Group, said: "We're delighted to be joining forces with Impact Futures Group - we were struck from the outset about the exciting cultural and strategic fit. Their established experience as a leading provider of specialised skills development programmes and personalised training across industries strongly aligns with our own expertise."

He added: "I'd like to thank the team at RSM for providing valuable advice and support throughout the transaction process, helping to secure a successful outcome and strong future for The Health & Safety Group."

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