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Dunwood Manor Residents Welcome Adorable Animal Visitors

Dunwood Manor Residents Welcome Adorable Animal Visitors

Our Dunwood Manor Care Home in Romsey Hampshire was buzzing with excitement yesterday as residents enjoyed a heartwarming visit from a variety of special guests. Some had feathers, some had fur, and all were utterly adorable. The room was full of smiles as everyone had the chance to meet, hold, and admire these charming animal friends.

Feathers, Fur, and a Crowd Favourite

While it was difficult to pick a favourite, the fluffy little chicks captured many hearts and quickly became the stars of the afternoon. Their gentle chirps and soft, downy feathers created a calming and joyful atmosphere, sparking conversations and happy memories among residents. The animal visitors provided a wonderful opportunity for sensory stimulation and emotional connection, proving once again the powerful therapeutic benefits of pet interaction.

Making Every Day Enriching

At Dunwood Manor Care Home, we believe in the value of meaningful moments that lift spirits and bring people together. From these wonderful animal visits to a wide range of engaging activities and community events, our aim is to make every day enjoyable and enriching for our residents. These experiences are a key part of our commitment to fostering a vibrant and happy community.

Considering care for a loved one?

If you are exploring care options in Romsey, we warmly invite you to contact Dunwood Manor. Our friendly team will be happy to answer your questions and arrange a personalised tour, so you can experience the warmth and vibrancy of our home and see firsthand how we make every day special.

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.