Bringing Convenience and Independence to our Residents!

Cedar lawn

At Cedar Lawn Nursing Home, we are dedicated to providing our residents with the utmost care and support. We understand the importance of fostering a sense of independence and choice, which is why we have introduced a fantastic initiative that brings convenience right to our doorstep.

 

Every Wednesday, we are thrilled to welcome a ‘mobile shop’ that visits our home, ensuring our residents have easy access to all their essential items. It’s a small yet significant touch that goes a long way in promoting independence and ensuring our residents feel empowered to make their own choices.

Encouraging independence

Our devoted team at Cedar Lawn firmly believes in the power of encouraging individuality. While we pride ourselves on providing top-quality products to our residents, we recognize that personal preferences may differ. That’s why we strive to give our residents the freedom to select their own supplies and shop for themselves if they desire something different.

 

Thelma, one of our cherished residents, expressed her delight at the mobile shop’s weekly visit. She shared, “It’s nice to know that every Wednesday it is here.” Thelma’s words beautifully capture the sentiment behind our initiative—to create a warm and welcoming environment where our residents feel valued, respected, and empowered.

 

Residents care support at cedar

 

The mobile shop experience is more than just a convenient service. It’s an opportunity for our residents to explore new options, discover unique products, and engage with the wider community. The joy of browsing through the aisles, seeing what’s on offer, and choosing items that perfectly suit their tastes cannot be underestimated.

 

We firmly believe that every small step towards enhancing independence contributes to a fulfilling and enriching life for our residents. By embracing the mobile shop concept, we aim to instil a sense of freedom and self-determination in every shopping experience, reinforcing the importance of personal choice.

 

If you’re interested in learning more about the exceptional care and support provided at Cedar Lawn Nursing Home, we invite you to get in touch with us. Our compassionate team is here to answer all your queries and provide you with further insights into the enriching experiences that await our residents.

 

Join us at Cedar Lawn Nursing Home, where convenience, independence, and the well-being of our residents are at the heart of everything we do. Contact us today and discover how we create a warm and inclusive community that values individuality and empowers our residents to live life to the fullest.

 

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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.