The Team.

Directors:

• Mr Colin Marland
• Mrs Barbara Marland

Colin has been a Director of Derby Lodge since it opened in 1989, he is a retired Solicitor and has also achieved NVQ level 4 in Management and NVQ level 2 in Care. Barbara became a Director of Derby Lodge in the mid 1990’s after spending many years working in Accountancy. She has achieved NVQ level 5 in Management and works daily at Derby Lodge dealing with all aspects of the Management and accounts.

Registered Manager:

• Mrs Sue Hall

Sue commenced her working life by training and qualifying as a nurse in Preston Hospitals.  Sue has worked in care for many years and she first came to Derby Lodge in 1995 as Deputy Manager before moving to our sister home for the elderly as Registered Manager. Sue took on the management of Derby Lodge following the retirement of our previous Manager. 

Sue has achieved Level 5 in Management and her Registered Managers Award.

Deputy Manager:

• Miss Anne -Marie O’Boyle RN

Anne-Marie trained to be a Nurse at The Royal Preston Hospital. Following her qualification as a Registered Nurse Level 2 she went to work at a Nursing Home for the Elderly in Preston where she worked for 14 years. Anne-Marie has worked for Derby Lodge since 2003 as Deputy to our Registered Care Manager.

Training Manager:

• Mrs Lisa Byrne

Lisa takes all of the trading needs of the staff – eitherby arranging courses or training staff in house.

Senior Carers:

• Ms Sharon Burrell
• Ms Shona Kelly

Sharon has worked for Derby Lodge as Senior Carers since 1995. She  previously worked in care looking after elderly and disabled clients. Sharon has gained NVQ’s and has also attended many other relevant courses.

Shona was promoted to senior careafter many years of care work, she also has many qualifications.

Care Staff:

Our Care Staff, most of whom have NVQ qualifications, are employed to meet the Physical, Emotional and Spiritual needs of Clients. A Keyworker System is in operation which enables the Client to have individual attention and that much needed personal touch. We believe and practice in a person centred approach allowing personal choice.

Administration Assistant:

• Ms Preeti Martinez

Preeti came to Derby Lodge in 2022 as an assistant to the Director.

Support Staff:

The Housekeeping, Catering and Maintenance Staff play a vital role in the smooth running of the Home; their support is valued by both the Clients and carers.