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A Special Visit at Dunwood Manor Nursing Home

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Residents at Dunwood Manor Nursing Home in Romsey, Hampshire, were delighted by a special visit from Show, Talk, and Tell Animals today! The room was filled with smiles and excitement as residents had the chance to meet a variety of furry and feathered friends. The highlight of the day? A beautiful white rabbit and a majestic owl, both of whom stole the show with their gentle and captivating presence.

 

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The Joy of Animal Companionship

There’s nothing quite like the joy that animals bring. Interacting with animals has been shown to promote relaxation, reduce stress, and spark wonderful conversations, making this visit a truly heartwarming experience for everyone involved. Residents thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to get up close with these incredible creatures, making for a memorable and engaging day.

 

A huge thank you to Show, Talk, and Tell Animals for bringing such happiness to our home with their wonderful animals!

Considering Care for a Loved One?

At Dunwood Manor, we are committed to creating enriching experiences that bring joy and connection to our residents. From special animal visits to engaging activities, we ensure every day is filled with meaningful moments.

 

If you’re considering care for a loved one, we would love to welcome you for a visit. Contact our friendly team today to learn more about life at Dunwood Manor.

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.

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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.