Meet the Loughton Team

• Hazel Mcgwyne

  Home Manager

  I qualified as a Registered General Nurse in 1987 and have worked Health Organisations in the UK and abroad, across acute, community, private and charity organisations. My speciality is Cardiology and Quality Assurance. When I began my role at Oakland Care, I immediately loved the warm, friendly atmosphere of the home and the buzz of the activities taking place in the Bistro. I have enjoyed every minute since and feel every day that I am coming to my second home, with that in mind I strive to add quality and joy to everything the home provides.
• Leah Geraghty

  Deputy Manager

  I started my career 17 years ago as a Care Assistant and knew then I was on the right career path. I studied Physiology whilst working within the Health and Social care setting, before moving into Mental Healthcare and progressing into other roles to support my career choice. I’m currently studying a Level 5 in Management and Leadership whilst working as Deputy Manager at Woodland Grove. I am passionate about providing the highest quality of care, and developing strong relationships is the foundation of everything I do both professionally and personally.
• Nina Nikolova

  Head Chef

  I started working at Woodland Grove in July 2016. The thought of taking care of the elderly and my passion for food encouraged me to start working in a care home. My main philosophy is that every resident should have the right to choose and the communication between the residents and my team is extremely important, that way we understand their needs. Every week I offer a new menu, in which I include a new meal which is by the wishes of our residents. My hobby is dancing, but the thing I most love doing is spending time with my husband and my two boys.
• Fiona Heneghan

  Client Relations Manager

  I have supported Care Homes for over 9 years and previously worked in Leisure and HR. My role is to effectively manage the occupancy levels of both Lambwood Heights and Woodland Grove care homes and build positive relationships with residents, families and external contacts in the community. I work closely with the marketing department and our lifestyles teams to ensure our services are promoted to reflect the excellent care and support we provide. The residents are our extended family who we love to nurture and share daily life with whilst keeping them safe and well.  I’m always delighted to meet new families and support their journey.