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Cedar Lawn celebrates their veterans on Remembrance Day

Cedar Lawn celebrates their veterans

At our Cedar Lawn Nursing Home, Remembrance Day is a time for profound respect and heartfelt gratitude. This year, we held a special ceremony to honor our brave residents who served our country during wartime.

 

veterans on remembrance day

 

Honouring service and sacrifice

Remembrance Day is a solemn occasion to remember those who lost their lives in war and to honor the sacrifices made by veterans. For Cedar Lawn, it’s also a day to celebrate the incredible residents who served our nation with courage and dedication.

Personalised tributes

Sandy, our dedicated activities coordinator, poured her heart into creating personalized certificates for each veteran resident. These certificates acknowledged their service and expressed our sincere gratitude. Home manager Bianca then had the privilege of presenting these certificates, along with a vibrant poppy, to each resident.

A gesture of appreciation

The residents were deeply moved by this thoughtful gesture. The personalised certificates and poppies served as tangible symbols of our respect and appreciation for their service. The ceremony was a beautiful tribute that resonated deeply with everyone present.

A place of honour and recognition

At Cedar Lawn, we believe in honoring our residents’ life experiences and contributions to our community. Our Remembrance Day ceremony is a testament to that commitment. It’s a day to acknowledge their bravery, celebrate their service, and ensure their sacrifices are never forgotten.

Considering care for a loved one?

If you’re looking for a care home that prioritises resident well-being, fosters a strong sense of community, and honors the sacrifices of veterans, look no further than Cedar Lawn Nursing Home. Contact us today to learn more about our approach to care and the fulfilling activities we offer.

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.