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Vida Hall

Starbeck

01423 885702

 
Clare Shuker
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 Farres
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 Mossman
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.

John Garcia
John GarciaOperations Manager
John joined Vida Hall in 2023, he has significant operational, facilities and people management experience. John is responsible for for the day to day operation at Vida Hall, allowing Clare to focus on maintaining excellent standard of care.
 
Helen Styles
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 Milligan
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 Hague
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.
Lorna Lewis
Lorna Lewis
Lorna is responsible for processing and welcoming new admissions to Vida Healthcare. Lorna is the main contact, from the initial enquiry stage to supporting and guiding you through the admission process. Being fully aware of the difficulty of making such a decision, Lorna can often assist and advise families.

For more information please contact Lorna Lewis via ad********@vi************.uk

 
 

Date of inspection
6 July 2023

 
 
Registered by Care Quality Commission
 

Registered by Care Quality Commission

The Outstanding Society
 

The Outstanding Society

GBCA National Winner 2021
 

Great British Care Award 2021 National Winner

Dementia Forward
 

Dementia Forward

RRN Member
 

RRN Member

Accolades 2015/16 Winner
 

Skills For Care Accolades Winner 2015/16

Great British Care Awards 2019 Regional Winner
 

Great British Care Awards 2019 Regional Winner

GBCA 2021 Reg Winner
 

Great British Care Awards 2021 Regional Winner

Great British Care Awards 2022 National Winner
 

Great British Care Awards 2022 National Winner