1981

Praxis Care was founded in 1981 by Nevin Ringland providing a befriending service to people with mental ill health experiencing isolation.

1984

Praxis Care was incorporated on 3 July 1984.

1985

Praxis Care continued to introduce innovations throughout the mid 1980’s: Dispersed Intensively Supported Housing Service (DISH) promoting people’s independence with support tailored to the person’s needs and aspirations.

1990’s

1998

Launch of services on the Isle of Man.

2000’s

2002

Restructured to incorporate three well established charities in Northern Ireland: Respond, Challenge and NI Agoraphobia & Anxiety.

Launch of services in Great Britain.

2002/03

New housing and support models for dementia, unique and highly regarded in Europe, were introduced.

2006

Queen’s Award for Volunteering. Nevin Ringland won a Lifetime Achievement Award.

Launch of services in the Republic of Ireland.

2010’s

2010

Expanded services supporting individuals with personality disorder, autism and forensic backgrounds and whose behaviours challenged traditional service models.

Newly Designed Accommodation & Support model:
providing individuals with complex needs the opportunity of supported community living.

2017

Praxis Care open its new ‘Centre of Education and Training’ on Windsor Avenue, Belfast, providing staff with internationally recognised and accredited training.

2018

Praxis Care jointly appoints a Professor of Social Care in partnership with Queen’s University Belfast to drive research that underpins our practice and service design.

2019

Nevin Ringland retired as Chief Executive Officer.

Andy Mayhew newly appointed as Praxis Care CEO.

2020’s

2023

Andy Mayhew retired as Chief Executive Officer.

Carol Breen newly appointed as Praxis Care CEO.

2024

Praxis Care celebrates 40 years across 4 jurisdictions.