our history

Since 1991, OLM has been at the forefront of UK social care providing solutions to help our customers tackle the challenges and issues imposed by emerging policy and constantly changing legislation.

Over the years, we have scored some notable FIRSTS on a journey shared with our customers.

  • 1991

    OLM launches the FIRST person centred modular system

  • 1992

    OLM implements the FIRST fully integrated care assessment solution

  • 1993

    OLM delivers the FIRST integrated financial management solution

  • 1997

    OLM launches the FIRST windows based care system

  • 1999

    OLM FIRST to deliver Y2K compliancy of any social care system

  • 2000

    OLM launches the FIRST business consultancy team dedicated to improving performance in social care

  • 2001

    OLM creates the FIRST integrated desktop system to support ESCR

  • 2002

    OLM acquires bettercaring and launches the FIRST on-line directory of beds for older people

  • 2003

    OLM delivers the FIRST integrated web portal for social care to support B2B

  • 2005

    OLM launches CareKnowledge, the FIRST internet portal dedicated to social care practice

  • 2008

    OLM acquires Hytec, established public sector technology infrastructure provider

  • 2008

    OLM acquires health and social care publisher, Pavilion

  • 2009

    OLM acquires health, teaching and emergency services publisher, Keyways