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BBQs and thank-yous at New Forest Nursing Home

BBQs and thank-yous

At the beginning of August, one of our dearly loved residents, Darren, requested a bbq for everyone before he left to start a new chapter!

A BBQ feast at the home

Our New Forest Nursing Home’s gorgeous Hampshire grounds are perfect for hosting events… and this bbq was no different!

 

The care team laid the tables and made sure everyone who wanted to enjoy yummy bbq food outside had the space to do so.’

 

Thankfully the weather held out for everyone and the bbq went off without a hitch under blue skies!

 

With great company, delicious food and a peaceful setting, we hope Darren had a wonderful leaving do in the home; we wish him all the best for the future!

Thank you to our dedicated care team

 

Thank you to new forest care team

 

As always, our care team are on hand providing 24/7 support to our residents. From delivering quality care to putting on events and getting everyone involved in activities and excursions, our care team do a brilliant job of bringing laughter and fun into the home.

 

For all the work you do and the compassionate care you deliver, thank you to the whole team!

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.