THREE healthcare businesses have altogether received funding of more than £10 million from Barclays as it increases its presence in the industry in Scotland.

The sum includes a £5.1m finance package for Renfrewshire care home provider Littleinch to help expand its facilities, plus a £5.5m re-banking deal including refinancing of £3.5m for Springboig Care Centre, operated by Care Homes Scotland.

The lender was also hired by Blantyre-based contact lens manufacturer and retailer Daysoft to provide day-to-day banking.