A public notice published online on 30 July 2026 indicates that Potters Health Care Ltd — which runs a branch at Epoch House, Falkirk Road, Grangemouth — is the subject of a winding-up petition presented to Falkirk Sheriff Court on 16 July by the Advocate General for Scotland on behalf of HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC).
“The firm was to be ‘wound up’ by the court and a liquidator would have to be appointed.”
The notice appears on the Public Notice Portal and states that the petition was lodged by the Advocate General for Scotland acting for HMRC. The published entry says the court would wind the firm up and that a liquidator would be appointed; it does not set out further detail about sums owed, a hearing date or any company response contained in the portal entry.
Immediate responses and local enquiries
The Falkirk Herald contacted the Potters Health Care Ltd facility at the Falkirk-area site in Epoch House. Staff reached by phone said they could not confirm the details of the online notice and that any comment would need to come from the company’s "financial side." The newspaper is continuing to seek a formal response from the company.
Potters Health Care provides personal care and support aimed at helping people live independently in their homes. The company operates branches beyond Falkirk, including in Stirling, Clackmannanshire, Glasgow, East Dunbartonshire and West Lothian, according to publicly available information.
What this could mean locally
At this stage the notice gives only limited detail. A winding-up petition is a formal insolvency procedure in which a creditor — in this case, as stated in the portal, HMRC — asks the court to order the company be placed into compulsory liquidation. If the court were to make such an order, a liquidator would be appointed to realise assets and distribute any proceeds to creditors in accordance with insolvency law.
Practical local implications could include disruption to care packages, uncertainty for staff and the need for contingency arrangements by local health and social care partners. However, the portal entry does not confirm any outcome, and processes such as petitions can be contested or otherwise resolved before a court order is made.
- Who lodged the petition: Advocate General for Scotland on behalf of HMRC (portal entry).
- Where the company operates locally: Epoch House, Falkirk Road, Grangemouth.
- Other branches named: Stirling, Clackmannanshire, Glasgow, East Dunbartonshire, West Lothian.
What to watch for next
Readers with concerns about care provision should note the following practical steps while matters remain unclear:
- Individuals receiving services or their family members should contact their allocated care coordinator, social work team or the company directly for confirmation of any changes to arrangements.
- Staff employed by Potters Health Care should seek information from their employer or recognised trade union representatives and preserve employment documentation.
- Local health and social care partnerships may issue guidance if service continuity arrangements are required; monitor official council and NHS Forth Valley channels for updates.
| Item | Current status (from portal) |
|---|---|
| Petitioning authority | Advocate General for Scotland on behalf of HMRC |
| Company branch named | Epoch House, Falkirk Road, Grangemouth |
| Portal publication date | 30 July 2026 |
The portal notice is the only source of the winding-up claim at present. There is no published court order in the Public Notices entry and Potters Health Care has not supplied a formal statement to confirm or deny the details. InfoRadar will continue to seek clarification from the company, HMRC and Falkirk Sheriff Court and will report any confirmed developments that may affect care recipients and staff in the area.
