Meet the Ashford House Care Home Team
Our trained team of professionals work together to create the best possible experience for those living in the home, striving to deliver excellent care services in a warm, homely environment. You can find out more about some of our wonderful staff members below:

Daisy Mingle
My Name is Daisy Mingle. I am happy to say I am the General Manager here at Ashford House.
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I have been a Nurse for over 15 years and have continued to develop my skills in nursing people living with Dementia through the excellent training that Barchester Healthcare have offered me.
Working in a dementia setting is a rewarding career. I feel residents treat the team as their own family, you can feel the genuine response from them , their trust , acceptance and their lovely smile in their faces. It’s such a pleasure to care for them.
I am so proud of the elderly care Ashford House offer to people living with dementia at our nursing home and we like to help if we can.
I am happily married with a son and I feel privileged to be able to work in a job I feel passionate about.
Cristina Marin
Hello. My name is Christina. I am the Clinical Deputy Manager here at Ashford House.
I qualified as a nurse in Romania. From 2000 I started working with Barchester and in 2003 progressed to the role of senior carer while waiting for my pin number. I continued as a nurse afterwards. I’m grateful for the experience that I have gained working with Barchester to improve my skills, and the training that has been provided by the company.
There have been challenges in the past but we remain focused on residents wellbeing as well as the wellbeing of our team and ourselves.
Malgorzata Chocianowska
My name is Maggie and I have worked at Ashford House since 2013. I commenced my employment here as a nurse, in November 2018 I was promoted to 'Head of Unit', this is a role I am really proud to hold. I enjoy supporting my team, fellow nurses and families of residents. I work to Barchester's and my high standards and make sure all the needs and requirements of our many residents are met daily for their comfort and safety.
Every day my role brings new challenges and an opportunity to use my skills and knowledge to provide a safe, clean environment for our residents.

Josephine Brittain
My name is Josephine Brittain and I was employed by Barchester in June 2009. As a professional, I have enjoyed every moment of it and advanced in my career as acting Head of unit in 2012. I got my promotion as a Head of Unit in 2014. I mentor staff and feel proud of this achievement. I try my level best to provide safe and effective nursing care alongside my colleagues using all my skills. I keep up with all the information and guidelines provided to the home to promote the care of our lovely residents. I love my profession and I’m proud to be recognised as a Nurse.
Sheeba Khan
Hi, my name is Sheeba, and I am an Activities Coordinator here at Ashford House.
Having a degree in Fine-Arts and a creative background enables me to plan person-centred activities according to the personalities and tastes of our residents here at Ashford House. I believe and work towards making a positive difference to their day to day life and I can honestly say this is one of the most rewarding jobs. I am really enjoying my role as an Activities Co-Ordinator at Ashford House.

Linda Elward
Linda has worked in Ashford House since 2010. She first joined as a Care Assistant, but was offered the position of Head Housekeeper in June 2015. Since then, Linda has been a dedicated member of staff, always upholding excellent standards throughout the home. Linda is responsible for ensuring that the laundry and domestic departments run smoothly, providing an outstanding service for everyone we support. Alongside this, she and her team maintain our show rooms to an incredible standard and prepare rooms for new residents, making them as homely and welcoming as possible.

Lesley Parslow
Hello, my name is Lesley Parslow and l am the Admin Assistant at Ashford House.
I have worked at Ashford House for 15yrs, not long after the home opened and have had the privilege to meet and assist many residents and staff.
Irina Urzeine
Hi, My name is Irina Urzeine and I love working as a Care Practitioner at Ashford House
Housekeeping Team
Here’s our Housekeeping team who keep Ashford house spotless and welcoming at all times