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Rose Garden and Olive Tree House Celebrate Emergency Services Day

Rose Garden and Olive Tree House Celebrate Emergency Services Day

 

 

Emergency Services Day, celebrated on 9th September each year, is a special occasion to recognise the invaluable contributions of those working and volunteering in the NHS, police, fire, ambulance, and search and rescue services across the UK.

A Token of Appreciation

At our Rose Garden and Olive Tree House homes in Patchway, Bristol, we wanted to express our gratitude to the local emergency services for their tireless dedication. Residents from both homes spent time crafting heartfelt gifts as a token of appreciation. Rose Garden residents created beautiful collages, while Olive Tree House residents penned heartfelt poems about each of the emergency services.

Delivering Gratitude

Armed with cookies and personalised thank you cards, teams from both homes visited Patchway Police Station, South Western Ambulance Service in Filton, Patchway Fire Station, and the homes’ doctors, Coniston Medical Practice.

A Message of Thanks

We extend our deepest gratitude to all the emergency workers who are there for us every day. Their unwavering commitment and selfless service make a significant difference in our lives.

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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.