Welcome to Dunwood Manor Nursing Home

Lauren came to work at Dunwood Manor in March as an activities co-ordinator, prior to this she was cabin crew for two years where she operated short haul flights all around Europe!

Lauren has shown herself to be caring and compassionate and she really knows how to make the residents enjoy their daily lives. Lauren enjoys organising activities and entertainers and trips out of the home for the residents. Lauren is flourishing in her role at Dunwood Manor and has a great career ahead of her.

Outside of her role at Dunwood Manor Lauren loves to spend time with her friends and family and loves going on holiday and exploring different countries and cultures. Lauren also enjoys being outdoors, socialising and shopping.

After working for 14 years as a renal nurse specialist, Jacqui changed her career to be around more for her young children. Her wide-ranging experience since then encompasses a number of rewarding positions across a variety of sectors, including team leader for Jobsite; Southern Team manager for Westfield Health; management for a specialist lender helping people rebuild their credit profile and, most recently, moving into the elderly care sector with Barchester, for whom she worked in community awareness and fundraising.

Now, as Regional Relationship Liaison Manager for Allegra Care, she brings her diverse portfolio of skills to the task of supporting the homes and helping the company develop its profile in the elderly care sector.

Working for 11 years as a Social Worker and Team Manager in Adult Services, Jacqueline relished supporting care providers with their safeguarding, quality and compliance requirements. Based on this experience, she then sought a move into working with a residential care provider. Jacqueline approached Allegra Care first, as she felt that the company’s values, care principles and household model aligned very closely with her own vision of what good care should look like. As Regional Manager, her passion for outstanding care is self-evident as she supports homes and colleagues across Hampshire. She also thinks laughter is a great tonic – and her cheeky sense of humour is infectious.

Away from work, Jacqueline enjoys eating out, cinema and horse racing. As a mother of two grown up children, she enjoys spending time with her friends, her family and her two grandchildren.

With over 16 years of experience in the care industry, Michael has worked across a diverse range of services, from sheltered housing and day care to extra care housing and care homes. His extensive career has taken him across both the north and south of the border, giving him a deep understanding of regional care needs.

Michael spent nine years with Aberdeenshire Council, playing a key role in the implementation of the Integrated Care Partnership. In 2017, he relocated to Epsom, where he gained valuable experience as both a Registered Manager and a Regional Manager.

As Allegra Care’s Operational Director, Michael is dedicated to creating warm, welcoming, and happy environments for residents and guests alike. He is committed to delivering care with enthusiasm, empathy, and skill.

Outside of work, Michael enjoys spending time with his two wonderful children. A passionate football fan, he dedicates his weekends to watching, coaching, and playing football, with a particular love for Glasgow Celtic.