Meet the The Fernes Care Home Team
Our staff are what hold the home together. Each one of these team members are dedicated to providing high quality care and services to those we support, and ensuring that residents enjoy all aspects of life at our home. See below to meet some of our friendly faces:
Diana Tatpati
Hello, my name is Diana and I am General Manager for The Fernes. Welcome to our Website!
I am privileged to have worked in Health and Social Care setting for over two decades in a variety of settings mainly with elderly and Dementia Specialist homes. Over the years I have learnt and developed my skills to listen to my residents, families and work alongside with other professionals to ensure our residents’ experience in their later years is much of what they have hoped for or even better.
At The Fernes, we have a very friendly and dedicated team of staff who strive to ensure our residents are safe, feel at home, and enjoy life to the fullest.
My strength has been in ensuring our home facilitates a five-star lifestyle with a very person centred approach, which will be unique to each resident.
Mercedes Moxham
My role here at The Fernes is a job that I take great pride in. I left The Fernes to further my experience in the community where I worked alongside the community nurses. I returned to The Fernes in April 2021 and I have loved being back amongst the joy and laughter of our home. Here's to many more years of happiness at The Fernes. I am proud to say I have been promoted to Deputy Manager and I will dedicate my time and passion for care to The Fernes
Trevor Jones
I am the operational trainer for Barchester, I spend a lot of time between homes in the region providing in house training for all staff whether it be new starters or ongoing training for current staff. At Barchester we pride ourselves on the training that is provided to ensure all our staff are highly trained and skilled in their roles.
Hayley Harris
I love that everyday is different here on Memory Lane. I enjoy listening to the residents' stories, sharing their photos, memories and hearing about their early days. What drives me is seeing the positive impact I have on an individual life. I love seeing the residents happy!
My passion is supporting people with dementia and palliative care, which I am a champion for both.
Sophie Wasteney
Hi, I'm Sophie, I am the Activities Lead at The Fernes. I've worked in the care sector for 26 years and here at The Fernes for 3 of those. When I started here I worked in care so really got to know the residents, relatives and home very well. When the Activities Lead role arose I naturally jumped at the opportunity as it was one aspect of care I really wanted to do as I really enjoy making people happy. As you cannot put a price on a smile!
Gary Bowman
I started working here at The Fernes in January and really enjoy my role here as Head of Maintenance. I've worked in the care industry doing maintenance for over 20 years so there is no job too big or small.
Myra Wadhams
I am a local lady and I have supported people living with dementia for many years. I have been at The Fernes since 2017, and I love my job; each day offers something new, and it’s a privilege to work with a great team.
"We may not have it all together, but together we have it all." - My quote for Memory Lane
Megan Hulbert
My name is Megan, I am a Senior Carer here at The Fernes, I have worked here since 2021. I take great pride in my work, and I am very passionate about elderly care. The training we receive here as a company is great, and we are always striving to learn more.
Megan Fleming
My name is Megan. I started my journey at The Fernes as a carer on days and then proceeded to go to nights, I have recently been promoted to Senior Carer. This is a role which I will carry out with pride and 100% commitment, and I am looking forward to new challenges. The Fernes is a lovely place to work and there is always laughter to be heard throughout the home.
Losalini Tuitoga
My name is Los, I am a Senior Carer on nights here at this lovely home, working as a team is one thing we pride ourselves with here at The Fernes.
I certainly have found my vocation in life, caring for others is something I really enjoy doing.
Roger Chivers
Roger is a welcomed member to The Fernes family as a volunteer, Roger's wife moved to the home earlier this year and we soon discovered that Roger was a fabulous guitar player, and he threw himself into running a singing session here at the home called "Rock it out with Rog". Our residents love to sing along and throw requests at him. Roger is a great help around the home.
Fitz
My name is Fitz and I am the therapy dog here at The Fernes, I come every Thursday to visit my friends at The Fernes, I love it as I get lots of cuddles and attention.
