The Team Care Homes Romsey
Woodley Grange Management Team
Loraine Tabbner
Manager
Loraine joined Woodley Grange in May 2015 as our Head of Care. She achieved her QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care in 2018 and has since pursued further qualifications, including obtaining her Level 5. Additionally, Loraine has undergone training in the 6 steps of End of Life Care and Champion Other Carers.
Loraine always goes above and beyond to take great care of our residents and their families. Her passion and dedication led to her well-deserved promotion to Manager in December 2023.
Loraine has 2 children, 2 grandchildren and a beautiful dog called Ollie, and adores them all. She enjoys football, walking Ollie and eating out.
Rebecca Newton-Fields
Head of Care
Rebecca, known to us as Becky, is highly experienced with 16 years in the care industry. Since joining Woodley Grange in 2017 as a carer, she has progressed to Senior Care Team Manager and is now Head of Care.
Becky has passed her L5 Diploma in Health and Social Care. She has also taken on the role of End of Life champion for the home.
Becky loves animals and is kept very busy in her spare time with her 3 lovely children, her dog called Dave, cat called Tilly, as well as 2 rabbits and 2 hamsters.
Anne Miller
Accounts
Anne joined the Homes as our book-keeper in 2007, making a change from working for engineering and construction companies.
Anne enjoys the Home and the company of the residents and often stays on into the evenings for a chat. She relishes learning snippets of unofficial first-hand history.
County walks has always been her pastime and she regularly takes one of the scenic routes commuting to and from Woodley Grange
Terri Chadwick
Activities Coordinator
Terri Chadwick joined Woodley Grange as our fantastic Activities Coordinator in May 2024.
She studied Business, Leisure and Tourism Management and brings this valuable experience to her role, creating fun and engaging leisure activities that are a big hit with our residents.
Terri lives locally in Romsey and was brought up in Totton. In her spare time, she enjoys going swimming and spending time with her friends and family.
Amanda Cooper
Manager
Amanda has been with us since March 2012. She is enthusiastic and approachable with an infectious smile and a sunny disposition! She sets a fantastic example to everyone at the home with her hands-on approach and helps make Barton Lodge the best home in the New Forest Region.
Amanda holds qualifications in Health and Social Care and has completed her master’s degree equivalent, QCF Level 7 accreditation. She is also a Mental Health First Aider and qualified in grief and bereavement counselling, as well as Dementia Care Practice Level 3. She continues to maintain her qualifications and knowledge through attendance at training courses and seminars throughout the year.
In her spare time, Amanda enjoys aqua-size and spending time with family and friends. She also has a cat called Smudge – which she is allergic to!
Barbara Almond
Activities Coordinator
Barbara joined Barton Lodge in May 2014 and has a real passion for organising fun and entertaining activities. Her experience stems from her days as a Girl Guide leader and Scout leader bringing 19 years of experience to Barton Lodge. She really is an expert in her field!
Barbara’s warm, smiling and approachable character helps her build an excellent rapport with the residents and she loves seeing those smiles after an afternoon of activities! She genuinely thrives on the pleasure she feels when she sees the difference the activities make to the lives of our residents.
In her spare time, Barbara enjoys spending quality time with her family and has two dogs that keep her busy outside of work!