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Magdalen House Care Home raises over £200 at Breast Cancer Coffee Morning

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A Heartfelt Gathering for a Great Cause

On October 18, staff, residents, and community members of the Magdalen House Care Home at Ipswich, Suffolk came together for a heartfelt Breast Cancer Coffee Morning, raising over £200 to support breast cancer research and patient care. Dressed in pink to mark the occasion, attendees enjoyed coffee and connection, sharing stories and showing solidarity for those affected by breast cancer.

Honouring Survivors and Supporting the Fight

The event was a powerful reminder of the importance of community in fighting this disease—honouring survivors, supporting those currently battling, and remembering those who have sadly passed. The funds raised will contribute to life-changing research and essential support services, making a meaningful impact in the fight against breast cancer.

Celebrating Community and Gratitude

Organisers expressed their gratitude to everyone who participated and donated, celebrating the compassion and commitment of their “amazing staff” and community members. This gathering, filled with hope and remembrance, demonstrated the strength of coming together for a cause that touches so many lives.

Considering Care for a Loved One?

Magdalen House Care Home is committed to providing a vibrant and engaging lifestyle for our residents. Our focus on innovative therapies and activities, like animal therapy, is just one of the many ways we strive to enrich their lives.

 

Contact us today to learn more about our care philosophy and how we can support your loved one.

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.