Rutherford Group of companies: information for patients, employees and creditors
Information for patients, employees, creditors, shareholders and interested parties of the Rutherford Group of companies in liquidation.
On 13 June 2022 winding up orders were made against 8 companies in the Rutherford Group of companies. The court appointed the Official Receiver as the Liquidator.
The Official Receiver is Catherine Hudson. Her priority is to wind-down the Rutherford Group of companies, for the benefit of the companies’ creditors. The Official Receiver has a duty to enquire into the conduct of current and former directors.
Companies in liquidation
Rutherford Diagnostics Limited (Company number 10844984)
Rutherford Health plc (Company number 09420705)
Rutherford Estates Management Limited (Company number 13166007)
Proton Partners International Limited (Company number 12084009)
Rutherford Infrastructures Limited (Company number 11749069)
Rutherford Innovations Limited (Company number 10676791)
Rutherford Estates Limited (Company number 10676819)
Rutherford Cancer Care Limited (Company number 10680302)
Information for patients
The Rutherford Group of companies is in liquidation and all treatment and diagnostic services on the Northumbria, Liverpool, Reading and Newport sites have now ceased to operate.
If you are a patient receiving health services from the Rutherford Group of companies, at one of these four sites, you are advised to contact your consultant or appropriate contact in the NHS, or your insurance company if privately funded, should you have any concerns.
If you are a patient accessing diagnostic services at the Taunton site these services are continuing and patients should continue to attend their appointments unless you are contacted.
Information for employees
You can apply to the Insolvency Service for redundancy and other payments if:
- you worked for one of the 8 companies in the Rutherford Group of companies in liquidation under an employment contract
- you live in England, Scotland or Wales
You cannot apply to the Insolvency Service if you live in Northern Ireland. Find out about your rights in Northern Ireland if your employer is insolvent.
We have guidance to help explain what to do if you are made redundant. This includes information on:
- who is eligible to receive redundancy payments
- what redundancy payments you can apply for
How to apply for redundancy payments
We have information explaining how we calculate and make payments to you.
You also have information about helping you find work and claim benefits.
When submitting your claim, please make sure you know which company in the Rutherford Group of companies in liquidation that you worked for. Your payslip should identify which company employed you.
You will need a case reference number, beginning with ‘CN’, specific to the company you worked for:
- Rutherford Diagnostics Limited - CN10027497
- Rutherford Health PLC - CN10027500
- Rutherford Infrastructures Limited - CN10027491
- Rutherford Estates Limited - CN10027494
- Rutherford Cancer Care Limited - CN10027498
Information for creditors
You will need to register as a creditor in the liquidation if:
- you have not been paid for goods or services you’ve supplied to Rutherford Health PLC or its subsidiaries (in liquidation)
- you have paid Rutherford Health PLC or its subsidiaries (in liquidation) for goods or services that you have not received
- you are a worker or self-employed contractor who provided services to Rutherford Health PLC or its subsidiaries (in liquidation)
To register as a creditor you will need to complete a Proof of Debt form which you should then email: rutherfordhealth@insolvency.gov.uk.
Once you have registered and the Official Receiver receives your Proof of Debt form, we will keep you informed about any updates on the case.
Information for shareholders
Rutherford Health PLC was listed with AQSE and the company’s shares have been suspended since January 2022.
You cannot trade the company’s shares and due to the Official Receiver being appointed as Liquidator, there is no prospect of a return to shareholders.
Shareholders should be aware of third parties offering to dispose of your shares for a fees. The FCA website has information to help you avoid and report share scams.