Claire Brooks

Home Manager

I qualified as a nurse 30 years ago. During the last 30 years I have worked in many different areas of healthcare but have spent the last 10 years working in a care home. I am passionate about making a difference to people's lives - residents, relatives and the team here at Thorp. I joined the team here at Thorp in February 2024, The home has a fantastic family feel, which I hear everyday walking around the home with laughter and fun at the heart of the home. I am looking forward to moving the home from good to outstanding. At home I love literature and classical music to create a relaxing environment. However my great passion is cooking and love to learn to create new dishes for my family and friends to enjoy.

Alexia Deakin

Deputy Manager

Before joining Thorp House Nursing Home I was a specialist Cardio/Thoracic nurse where I was in charge of a Surgical Ward and High Dependency Unit. In January 2018 I joined Kingsley Healthcare as a staff nurse at Thorp House Nursing Home. This position was very different from my previous job but was very fulfilling as I had the time to deliver person-centred care to the residents who have become like a second family to me. I became the Deputy Manager at Thorp House in August 2019 where I support the home manager in the daily running of the home making sure that the team is delivering high-quality care with compassion and empathy. In my spare time I enjoy going on long walks with my Rhodesian Ridgeback Neo and spending time with family and friends

Hanna Nguyen

Hospitality Manager

My passion for hospitality started while I was studying in Paris, around 25 years ago, I started to work at the legendary Michelin star-graded restaurant named "Au Pied de Cochon". The atmosphere, the teamwork, and the attention to detail designated the path of my life and I continued working in high-level hotels and restaurants. At Thorp House my key focus is managing the food service operations, working closely with the chef around menu planning and preparation to deliver quality meals to our residents. I absolutely love working at Thorp. Every day is different and brings some new challenges. To see the devotion of the team in bringing the best care to the residents in their day-to-day lives in our nursing home is heart-warming. In my spare time I enjoy doing crocheting and puzzle solving.

Charlotte

Administrator

Charlotte joined Thorp originally from May 2017. As part of the administrative team Charlotte is a friendly face to welcome residents, relatives and staff, whether that be in person or over the telephone. She has 8 years of experience in administration having previously worked in Insurance administration. On her days off, she enjoys playing hockey and going for walks.

Marcia Hughes

Activities & Lifestyle Co-ordinator

Before joining Thorp House Nursing Home I had worked as a care assistant since I was 16 years old. My role is very varied creating the Activities and Wellbeing Planner for residents at Thorp House, putting on events and keeping close relationships with the families. I focus on helping to enrich the lives of our residents. Community Involvement is also a very important part of my role and Thorp House now has important links with the local community ensuring that no resident will feel forgotten behind the doors of the care home. In my spare time I am interested in crystal healing and enjoy spending time with my Newfoundland dog Shadow and enjoy going on long walks with him together with my family. I am also a keen gardener and keep budgies as well

Ruwan Sirimanna

Head Chef

Previously before joining Thorp I was the Chef at a TGI Friday As the chef of Thorp House Nursing home, I am responsible for the planning and provision of daily nutritious meals for all our residents. I take pride in crafting delicious meals that evoke nostalgic flavours and memories for our residents. I believe that tastes have the power to transport us back to cherished moments from the past. It brings me immense joy to utilize my culinary skills to create meals that not only nourish but also delight the senses. What I love most about my job is the opportunity to receive feedback directly from the residents, knowing that my cooking brings them joy and comfort. In my spare time I enjoy listening to Jazz music and going out with my friends and family

Cressida Daglish

Regional Operations Manager

I am a Registered Mental Health Nurse and I have worked in the care sector for over 30 years in a variety of settings, in both the private and public sector. Before my current role, I was working at a regional level in acute mental health services. I think a real strong point of Kingsley is the good teamwork, not just in our homes but at head office and in the relationship between head office and the homes. You find supportive people across the board. Outside of work I love going to the theatre and spending time with family and friends.

Carol Preston

Operations Manager

I have worked in the care sector for 45 years, beginning my journey as a health care assistant in a busy A and E department. Before joining Kingsley, I have worked in regional management roles for the past 20 years. I love the fact that Kingsley is a family business with family values that mean we treat our residents and colleagues like members of our own family. Outside of work, I love going on country walks with my Saluki, Ed, and I have a variety of other interests including yoga. I am a Reiki practitioner.