Beth is a Dementia Champion here at Longbridge Deverill and has undergone enhanced training within dementia care, mental capacity and DoLs (deprivation of liberty safeguarding). Beth’s role ensures she is advocating for individuals to ensure their best interests are upheld and individuals with dementia are supported to lead fulfilled lives. Beth is involved in auditing processes to improve our dementia service and supports our care team and family members regarding issues relating to dementia care and services provided to older people.

‘I started working at LDNH in Dec 2020 as a care assistant, this was my first job in the care sector and I can definitely say I have found my passion. I have been lucky enough to progress within my career completing my Level 3 NQV in Adult care and I am currently the Unit Lead on Marquess suite, alongside completing my Level 5 in Management. I have grown as a person in confidence as well as gaining a lot of knowledge and experience since I started working here. We have an amazing management team who are always there to support and guide us. All the staff here at LDNH are amazing and are continuously striving to be the best, we have a lovely atmosphere here and we all really care for the residents, we treat them as we would treat our own grandparents’.

Klara is a Dementia Champion and has undergone enhanced training within dementia care, mental capacity and DoLs (deprivation of liberty safeguarding). Klara’s role ensures she is advocating for individuals to ensure their best interests are upheld and individuals with dementia are supported to lead fulfilled lives. Klara is involved in auditing processes to improve our dementia service and supports our care team and family members regarding issues relating to dementia care and services provided to older people.

‘I started working at LDNH as agency staff. I was sent here continuously for more than 2 years. The management of the care home noticed my skills and in October 2022 I was employed with a contract. In less than a year I became unit lead on the dementia unit. I like working at LDNH because the management is supportive and there are countless opportunities to advance in role. Apart from the supportive leadership, the most important thing is that we can make a difference in the days of our residents providing them person centered care. We are a family that trusts and helps each other to give the best of us’.