Meet The Team

Denice Howard - Home Manager

Denice is a registered nurse with over twenty years’ experience as a care home manager, Group Care Manager and Group Operations Manager with a proven commitment to the holistic wellbeing of all in her care. She takes pride in her detailed knowledge of residents and staff.

Edwina Dugard - Deputy Manager - Nursing

Edwina is a qualified registered nurse with supervisory experience who heads the nursing team and deputises for Denice in her absence.
She holds a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care.

Suzanne Overson - Deputy Manager - Residential

Suzanne supervises all care for non-nursing residents and is the lead for the care staff. She also holds a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care.

Anna Hippach - Assistant Administrator and Receptionist

Anna is the “first face” of the home and has previously worked in the hospitality sector. Her attitude towards all who visit sets the tone for what the home aspires to achieve.

Paula Stevenson - Weekend Receptionist

Paula is our part time weekend receptionist and has many years experience in administration and customer service.

Jannette Stephenson - Catering Manager

Janette has worked in the care sector for 35 years and has a wide experience and knowledge in menu planning and dietary requirements to cater for all our residents.

Jan De Keyzer - Maintenance Officer

Jan is responsible for the buildings upkeep and repair in addition to being responsible for carrying out mandatory regulation checks.

Jennifer Nice - Activities Co-ordinator

Jennifer “Poppy” is the home’s Activities Co-ordinator and her focus is on the non-care needs. These include both regular group and, where appropriate, individual activities, all of which are well thought-out and informed by residents’ choices and next-of-kin input.

Nicola Schofield - Activities Co-ordinator

Nicola “Nikki” is our other Activities Co-ordinator and she mainly covers weekends. She is responsible for the social needs of our residents and is also a member of the care team when the need arises.