Newgate Lodge Care Home

Laura joined Lidder Care in 2022, bringing over 20 years of experience in caring for older adults. Her impressive career in the care industry has seen her rise from a Care Assistant to Team Leader, then Head of Care and ultimately a Home Manager.

As the Registered Manager at Newgate Lodge Care Home, Laura is dedicated to fostering a happy and safe environment where residents and their families can spend quality time together. Laura’s favourite aspect of her role is engaging with residents and their families.

In her spare time, Laura enjoys spending time with friends and family, loves summer holidays and enjoys diving into a box set in the winter.

Lee has been Newgate Lodge’s Deputy Manager for the past 7 years. Lee has worked in care for 19 years and has extensive experience with a variety of conditions within elderly care and those with learning disabilities. Lee has level 5 management and leadership qualifications and has previous managerial experience. Lee’s ethos is putting the residents at the forefront of every decision made with regard to their care package and promoting inclusion between staff members and residents.

Tanya joined Newgate Lodge in 2014. Her journey in the care sector has seen her excel in various roles, from Senior Carer to Care Coordinator. In her current role as Care Manager, she is responsible for audit and compliance and shares her expertise by delivering first aid and moving and handling training.

Tanya loves the daily interaction of residents and their families and the unique challenges that each day brings. Outside of work, Tanya loves spending time with her family and her two children.

As Front of House at Newgate Lodge Care Home, Rebekah brings with her a rich background in administration and sales. Since joining Lidder Care in 2022, she expertly and compassionately manages requests, provides tours of the home to potential new residents and their families, warmly welcomes visitors to the home and ensures accurate record-keeping.

Rebekah enjoys meeting new families, connecting with residents and delving into their life stories and experiences. Her passion for people shines through in every interaction.

Born in Scotland and having spent five vibrant years in Germany, Rebekah brings a unique cultural perspective to her work. Outside of work, she channels her creativity into her own business, crafting beautiful wax melts.

Dale has been a valued member of the Newgate Lodge team since 2021 and brings experience in the care sector dating back to 2019. She began her journey at Newgate as a member of the care team, where she spent three years before moving to her current role as an Activities Coordinator in November 2024.

Before joining the care industry, Dale built valuable experience in the childcare sector, working at a playgroup and children’s holiday club.

Dale’s favourite part of the role is planning and organising meaningful, tailored activities and events that enrich the lives of our residents. She takes pride in encouraging resident involvement in the community, helping to build and strengthen valuable connections beyond the home. She enjoys the variety each day brings and the joy of making each resident smile.

Outside of work, Dale loves spending quality time with her friends and family. She enjoys seaside getaways to Filey, Skegness and Bridlington, where she makes cherished memories with her husband, friends, family and their beloved dog, Nala.

Melanie joined the Newgate Lodge activities team in 2025, bringing with her a wealth of experience and a deep passion for making a difference. After spending over 20 years working in a community pharmacy, she realised she wanted a more fulfilling path. This led her into the care sector, where she spent 15 years supporting individuals in rehabilitation services.

Melanie’s favourite part of her role is knowing she makes a meaningful difference in residents’ lives every single day.

Outside of work, Melanie enjoys weekend getaways in her caravan with her husband-to-be and their two much-loved cockapoos, Lottie and Ella. She finds peace and joy unwinding by a scenic lake, soaking in the tranquillity of nature.

Sharon became a part of the Newgate Lodge team back in 2004 and during her time advanced from carer to senior carer to her current role as Head Chef. With over 35 years of culinary experience, she provides a variety of nutritious and delicious meals tailored to all residents’ individual preferences, taking pride in creating dishes that bring joy to everyone.

When she isn’t cooking up a storm in the kitchen, Sharon pursues her passion for motorbikes and enjoys riding her Harley Davidson!

Denise has been a part of the Newgate Lodge team since 2003. She has had various roles including Night Carer, Day Carer and Senior Carer. Currently, Denise serves as the Housekeeping Manager, where she ensures all areas of the home are impeccably clean and well maintained. Denise takes great pleasure in every aspect of her role!

In her spare time, Denise enjoys getting to immerse herself in a good book, travelling on holidays and spending time with her family.

Following a successful 27-year career installing fire alarms and intruder alarms, Tony joined Lowmoor Nursing Home as part of the Maintenance team in December 2022.

What Tony enjoys most about his role is the satisfaction he receives when a task is completed! He also loves the aspect of problem-solving coming up with ideas and resolving issues. The maintenance team look after the upkeep of the home, perform repairs and maintain outdoor areas.

When Tony is away from work, he enjoys spending time with his family and scouting.