Vida Hall
Starbeck
01423 885702

Clare ShukerHome Manager

Clare joined Vida Hall in 2014 and has worked in the Elderly Care sector for over ten years in various roles ranging from Senior Carer to Health & Social Care NVQ Assessor. During Clare’s time at university, she took a community based route where she was able to source her own placements in primary and community care settings; district nursing, hospice care, palliative care, community matrons to name a few. After qualifying from university as a trained nurse, Clare went on to further train to be a Practice Nurse and earned a triangulated role between Leeds West CCG.

It was so refreshing to step foot into Vida Hall and instantly feel like I belonged. To see the leaps that had been taken in specialist dementia care was overwhelming yet inspiring. My proudest moment during my time at Vida was receiving the extra mile award in December.

Pam FarresDeputy Home Manager

Pam has worked in care for more than 30 years, 25 of which have been in dementia care. She has been a part of the team at Vida Hall since it opened and holds a Dementia Care Mapping qualification from the University of Bradford. In 2015 she studied culture change in dementia care through the Dementia Care Matters programme, gaining a qualification through the University of Surrey. In 2015, Pam was shortlisted for the final of the Great British Care Awards in the Category ‘Dementia Carer of the Year’.

Meaningful and effective dementia care is very close to my heart both personally and professionally. I gain great satisfaction from working closely with my residents and their families.

Joanne MossmanDeputy Home Manager

Joanne is a Registered Mental Health Nurse who has worked alongside people living with dementia since she was 16. Joanne stated working as a weekend receptionist in a care home and did various roles until she was able to work as a Care Assistant. Joanne worked at Vida Hall whilst completing her nurse training. Once qualified, Joanne worked on a Dementia Care Assessment Ward in Newcastle prior to returning to Vida Grange as a Nurse.

I am very proud to be overseeing Meadow View house at Vida Hall. I strongly believe in Vida Healthcare’s ethos and I am passionate in supporting people who live with Dementia.

Akos HeresznyeiDeputy Home Manager

Akos has worked in health & social care for more than 13 years. He has been a part of the team at Vida Hall since it opened and worked through all levels and areas. Akos started as night care assistant in 2013 and developed his career as team leader, senior team leader, house manager then became deputy manager in 2024.

Akos was awarded the Quality Award for Vida Hall in 2018. He gained qualification as a PIDC coach within the organisation, focusing on restraint reduction in our residents’ care.

Elizabeth ScrutonOperations Manager

Lizzie Joined the team at Vida Hall in 2024 as Operations manager, Lizzie has a background in customer service, hospitality and front of house and nothing is too much trouble. You will see Lizzie around and about during the day as she supports operations team to make sure everything in the building runs smoothly. Lizzie Is here for the staff, residents and families and loves to get hands on and get tasks completed.

Helen StylesHead Chef

Helen has worked in healthcare for the past 20 years and joined the Vida family in 2018. Helen is passionate about offering a high standard in choice, variety and quality when planning and executing food menus for the residents of Vida Hall.
Outside of work Helen enjoys reading, travelling and spending time with her family.

Julie MilliganReceptionist

Julie joined the Vida Hall team in 2021 following a 35-year career in travel. Julie adores cruising around the world but is always happy to be back at Vida Hall to greet family and friends.

Lauren HagueReceptionist

Lauren joined the Vida Hall team in 2018 as a Weekend Receptionist whilst she studied in high school and received A-Levels in Psychology, Sociology, and Health & Social Care. Now, Lauren is one of our Receptionists and Administrator. Lauren is passionate about building meaningful and person-centred relationships with both residents and their loved ones.

Gabriella ZaharievAdmissions Coordinator

Gabriella started working at Vida Healthcare in January 2017 as a Care Team Leader. She has over 15 years of experience in the care industry and has achieved her NVQ Level 2 and 3 in Health and Social Care. Since joining Vida, Gabi has also completed a Leadership and Management course. In 2020, Gabi took on the role of Roster Coordinator and in 2024 became Vida Healthcare’s Admission Coordinator. Her role involves supporting and guiding families to find the right Vida care home for their loved one living with dementia.

Gabriella Zahariev and Emma StewartCare Enquiries Team

Gabriella and Emma are available Monday – Friday to discuss your loved ones needs. They are here to guide and support you and your family throughout your dementia journey.