Cedar Lawn Nursing Home hosts remembrance service for residents’ families

Remembrance service for residents' families

One of the hardest parts of working, or indeed living in, a care or nursing home is saying goodbye to a loved one.

 

Whether it was a family member, friend, or neighbour, losing someone is a difficult time for many.

 

This month, our care team at Cedar Lawn Nursing Home hosted a remembrance service for families of residents who sadly passed away over the last two years.

 

The service was held in the Home’s tranquil garden, and we were lucky enough to have the sun shining brightly the whole afternoon.

 

A poem was read out during the service, honouring the loved ones that passed and accepting that, though they may have physically left us, they never leave our hearts.

 

After the service, friends and family enjoyed tea and delicious treats made in-house from the chefs.

 

Friends and family enjoyed tea and delicious treats

 

We’re so pleased to have seen so many old friends, as well as get the opportunity to share memories and laughter about residents who will always be remembered so vividly.

 

As always, a huge thank you to the team who organised the event. It was a wonderful afternoon that left many with full hearts, so thank you for all your hard work.

Catherine
Sales Manager

Catherine has worked in sales and marketing her whole career, after graduating with a degree in Textile Management she worked in Corporate Workwear for many years. Catherine’s first role in the care sector was working with a disability charity that ran nursing homes and enablement projects for young adults.

Catherine

While her two children were younger, she joined her husband in his estate agency, but was delighted to return to the care sector in 2020 and now cannot imagine doing anything else.

Catherine’s role with Allegra is to support residents and their families as they explore care options. Working with the teams in the individual homes she ensures that during every stage from initial enquiry through to moving in with us every question is answered, and we offer the reassurance needed for the next chapter in our resident’s life. It is important for our residents to remain part of the community in which will have lived for years, often all their lives, so the other part of this role is connecting with local community groups, charities and organisations.

Catherine has said that working for Allegra with their groundbreaking household model means we are offering a home with compassion and care whilst ensuring residents are retaining their independence and quality of life.

Out of work Catherine enjoys baking and gardening The children are older now, but still keep her busy!

Paul Thomas
Regional Manager - Western Region

Paul has joined Allegra Care with 28 years’ experience in the health and social care sector including working in senior leadership roles for the last 18 years; covering operations, business management and quality assurance. Paul has a real passion for person centred care and how that is delivered at the highest level.

Allegra Team Paul Thomas

Paul has worked across a diverse sector over his time in health and social care and brings a wealth of experience to his new role as Regional Manager. Paul believes in integrating real and meaningful values and culture into a service and in doing so, delivering the outcomes for the people we support. Paul goes by the theory of values with no meaning, have no value.

Outside of work, Paul is the father of three boys and a 2nd degree black belt who teaches Judo.