A NEW all-Ford fleet has been acquired by Hertford-based Manor House Healthcare following the recruitment of 26 new sales staff who will be based nationwide.

The friendly society now operates a fleet of Ford Mondeos and Escort LX models all of which have been supplied by Hartwell Ford of Hertford. Manor House Healthcare marketing and sales director John Baseley said: 'We decided on this move because of the benefits of standardising on a Ford fleet - such as price, service and the excellent dealer network.'