Notification of Annual General Meeting

CareTech Holdings PLC

("CareTech" or the "Company")

Notification of Annual General Meeting

The Directors of CareTech Holdings PLC (AIM:CTH), a leading UK provider of specialist social care services, wish to announce that the Company's Annual General Meeting will be held at CareTech Community Services, 5th Floor, Metropolitan House, 3 Darkes Lane, Potters Bar on Tuesday 12th February at 10.00am.

For further information, please contact:

CareTech Holdings PLC 01707 601800

Farouq Sheikh, Executive Chairman

Michael Hill, Group Finance Director

Buchanan Communications 0207 466 5000

Diane Stewart

Carrie Clement

Karyn McShane