Realcare Health Services Ltd Faces Winding-Up Petition
A winding-up petition has been presented against Realcare Health Services Ltd in the High Court of Justice. The petition was filed at the Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions on 3 November 2026 under case number CR-2026-008521. Presentation of a petition represents the formal submission of an application to wind up an enterprise under section 124 of the Insolvency Act 1986. It does not constitute a determination of insolvency, and the High Court has made no winding-up order against the business.
Petition details
The details recorded at the Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions (CE-File) are summarised below:
| Case Attribute | Record Detail |
| --- | --- |
| Company Name | REALCARE HEALTH SERVICES LTD |
| Company Number | 15567523 |
| Court Case Number | CR-2026-008521 |
| Case Type | Companies - Petition - Winding Up Petition |
| Filing Date | 3 November 2026 |
| Petitioning Creditor | [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor) |
| Claimed Debt | [Check the creditor report →](#offers-creditor) |
| Hearing Details | [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor) |
Company snapshot
Public filings at Companies House confirm that REALCARE HEALTH SERVICES LTD was incorporated on 16 March 2024 as a private limited company. The entity operates from its registered office at 16 Lockwell Road, Dagenham, London, England, RM10 7RE.
The company is registered under two Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 86101 (Hospital activities) and 87200 (Residential care activities for learning difficulties, mental health and substance abuse). Filed financial statements, balance sheet values, and turnover figures are [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor).
Directors and ownership
Public records show the current and past corporate officer appointments:
- Audrey Fadzai Midzi: Appointed as company secretary on 1 February 2026, and subsequently appointed as director on 13 February 2026. The register records British nationality, UK residence, and a birth month and year of August 1993.
- Patience Tuso: Appointed as director upon incorporation on 16 March 2024, and resigned on 1 February 2026. The register records British nationality, UK residence, and a birth month and year of January 1967.
According to the register of Persons with Significant Control (PSC), Ms Patience Tuso was notified on 16 March 2024 as holding 75% to 100% of the shares and voting rights, together with the right to appoint and remove directors. The register confirms that this significant control ceased on 1 February 2026. No subsequent PSC notification appears on the public record.
Recent filings and Gazette activity
A check of The Gazette shows no statutory insolvency notices published regarding Realcare Health Services Ltd. Under Rule 7.10 of the Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016, a petitioner must not advertise a petition in The Gazette until at least seven business days have elapsed following personal service on the company. Early presentation data at the Central Registry predates Gazette publication and public court cause lists.
What this means for suppliers, creditors and counterparties
The presentation of a winding-up petition introduces immediate operational and legal consequences for commercial counterparties under English insolvency law. The primary risk arises under section 127 of the Insolvency Act 1986. If the court ultimately grants a winding-up order, any disposition of company property made after the presentation date (3 November 2026) is void unless validated by court order under section 127.
Commercial counterparties should understand the operational chain reactions that follow:
- Bank Account Freezes: Clearing banks regularly screen court registries. When a bank identifies an active petition against a corporate customer, it routinely freezes the account to avoid liability for post-petition payments.
- Clawback of Payments: Suppliers accepting payments from the company after 3 November 2026 risk clawback claims from an Official Receiver or liquidator if no court validation order is obtained.
- Supply Disruptions: Ongoing care and healthcare support contracts may face immediate logistical friction if service providers or staffing agencies suspend lines of credit.
Practical counterparty decision framework
Credit controllers, healthcare suppliers, and commercial partners exposed to the entity should follow a structured review process:
1. Halt Unsecured Credit Extensions: Shift upcoming deliverables to payment in advance, secured letters of credit, or pro-forma billing.
2. Verify Bank Payment Origins: Ensure incoming funds for ongoing work originate from valid third parties or are covered by a formal validation order application.
3. Audit Ledger Balances: Calculate the total exposure on outstanding invoices and quantify retention-of-title rights over delivered medical or office assets.
4. Establish Court Tracking: Monitor Central Registry updates and verify the hearing schedule to determine whether the debt is settled, dismissed, or contested.
Worked scenario: Healthcare supply exposure
Consider a medical staffing agency with £35,000 in unbilled timesheets submitted across October 2026. If the agency continues supplying temporary healthcare staff on net-30 terms without verifying court filings, exposure escalates.
Should Realcare Health Services Ltd make a £15,000 partial payment on 12 November 2026 without a validation order, and the High Court subsequently orders compulsory liquidation, the liquidator can demand repayment of that £15,000 from the agency under section 127. A prompt winding up search when payment irregularities begin allows credit managers to demand direct third-party guarantees before releasing further labour.
How to run a winding up petition search
Corporate intelligence teams traditionally rely on manual inquiries to identify High Court actions, phoning court listing offices, searching WebCHeck, or waiting for notices in The Gazette. Because Gazette publication occurs at least seven business days after service, relying exclusively on published notices leaves suppliers exposed during the most vulnerable period of an account.
Credit managers running checks on trading partners can conduct a winding up search to verify whether adverse filings exist across the Central Registry. Teams monitoring sector counterparties can also examine the today's winding-up petitions list to detect court petitions the day they are registered. Legal teams seeking formal verification for transaction completions can [Get a Winding Up Search Certificate →](#offers-certificate). To receive automatic notices of subsequent corporate filings, credit professionals use free company monitoring.
For credit teams and suppliers
For commercial credit teams, NHS suppliers, and recruitment agencies, conducting a winding up petition search is essential before extending trade credit or agreeing to deferred fee structures. Missing a petition filing exposes credit teams to section 127 clawbacks, stranded stock, and unrecoverable staffing costs. Incorporating routine Central Registry verifications protects working capital before formal liquidation orders are handed down.
FAQ
What does the presentation of a winding-up petition mean?
Presentation means that a creditor has submitted a formal petition (Form Comp 1) to the court under the Insolvency Act 1986 alleging that an undisputed debt exceeding £750 has not been paid. It is an initial court filing, not an adjudication of insolvency.
How long does it take from filing to a hearing?
High Court winding-up petitions are typically listed for an initial hearing within six to ten weeks of filing, depending on court listing capacity in the Insolvency and Companies Court.
When is a petition published in The Gazette?
Under Rule 7.10 of the Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016, a petitioner must wait at least seven business days after serving the petition on the company's registered office before placing a notice in The Gazette.
Can a company stop a petition once filed?
Yes. A debtor company can pay the petition debt, negotiate a formal settlement, secure an adjournment, or apply for an injunction restraining advertisement if the underlying debt is disputed on substantial grounds. Review the guidance on how to stop a winding up petition for procedural mechanisms.
Disclaimer
This report summarises a petition recorded at the Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions. Presentation of a petition is not a determination of insolvency; the outcome is a matter for the court. Companies believing they are named incorrectly should email contact@corp-intel.co.uk.