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A Calling – a project about our passions through time

St Georges CHA Award

A Calling – a project about our passions through time

Back in July St Georges took part in a new project being run by Alive Activities to capture the insights of the older generation – “A Calling – a project about our passions through time.”  This is part of Alive Activities’ Strength Together Age Network Development (STANd) projects; linking older and younger people through intergenerational projects.

 

Resident cutting cake at st georges

 

Intergenerational Project

The project also spoke with local school children. Residents attended the launch of A Calling at Weston-super-Mare Museum and had the opportunity to hear their call in the telephone box art installation.

Pink Pages

The outing was thoroughly enjoyable from start to finish; thank you to the team at Alive for arranging the community transport and to driver Trevor who even took the scenic route on the way back!  There was a warm welcome at the Museum from Alive and the creative team as the tea flowed and everyone had the opportunity to hear their call in the pink telephone box. Resident Terry was invited to cut the cake for the official opening.

Do take the opportunity to visit the phone box over, you will flick through the “Pink Pages” and dial in to who you wish to listen to; the residents were fascinated to see themselves featured.  What an amazing project that St Georges have had the privilege to be part of.

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St Georges offer residential, dementia and nursing care for long and short term stays as well as respite days. To find out how the team could care for your loved one, do call the team on 01934 524598 or visit the website.

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.