Barchester Thistle Hill Care Home

Hi, my name is Pratheesh, and I am the General Manager here at Thistle Hill Care Home

I started working in care because helping others and making a difference gives me purpose and drive, and I continuously strive to improve my skill set every day so that the residents receive the best possible care and so that I can lead the team well. I have now been promoted to Deputy General Manager, and I am excited for the future here at Thistle Hill Care Home.

I love getting to know the residents and their families, and I love the partnerships I’ve made with my colleagues and the wonderful team here. Read less

My name is Jean, and I have lived at Thistle Hill since 2014. The carers are so good to me, and they feel like a second family.

The care team are always there for me, and no ask for help is ever too big or small.

I take great pride in being the Resident Ambassador. Every day I like to say good morning to everyone and make everybody a cup of tea or coffee.

I really enjoy helping in the office and welcoming guests as they come into the reception. Read less

Hi, my name is Debbie and I have been working at Thistle Hill since 2020 and started as a part-time admin assistant which I loved, however, the chance to become an administrator has recently arisen and I was appointed and started this position which is full-time in June. I am really enjoying my new position.

I like to spend my spare time with my family I have two grown-up daughters both of whom are nurses.

One of my daughters works here at Thistle Hill. I am a proud grandmother to two lovely granddaughters who are nine and two.

I like to travel when this is permitted and love Corfu in Greece where I have been on holiday for 15 years. I recently went to Las Vegas with my younger daughter, where we spent time exploring, and visited the Grand Canyon via helicopter flying over the Hoover Dam. Read less

Hi, my name is Rebecca, and I am the Admin Assistant here at Thistle Hill Care Home. I joined the team in 2026 and previously worked in care for the last 20 years. Joined the team to support all aspects of the administration of the home to ensure it runs smoothly.

Providing excellent customer service is something I thrive on, going above and beyond for relatives and their families.

In my spare time, I spend time with my 5 grandchildren and love horse riding. Read less

Joe is our wonderful in-house Physiotherapist at Thistle Hill Care Home. Joe is a very popular member of the team and residents love him. Joe is not only busy at work, he has a very busy time at home with two little ones - a boy and a girl, who he is so proud of. When he gets a minute to himself, Joe chills out by watching the football and playing football. Joe likes to do a bit of running and plays the piano. Read less

I love to get to know our residents, creating wonderful, wholesome dishes for them to enjoy. Understanding their individual nutrition and dietary needs is very important, and we take great pride in knowing the food we serve helps to improve residents' well-being here at the home. Read less

Kate joined the Thistle Hill family in the spring of 2026 as part of our Farnham nursing team. She comes to the home with 43 years of valuable experience in the NHS.

Kate speaks fondly about how much Farnham means to her, highlighting her passion for supporting residents with complex needs and making everyone feel right at home. Dedicated to bringing life enrichment into our residents' days, Kate truly believes that "a hug goes a long way."

Away from work, Kate loves spending time with her family, reading, sewing, and relaxing with her cat, Boris. Read less

Chinwendu joined the Thistle Hill family in February 2026 as part of our brilliant care assistant team.

Her deep love for supporting others began in Nigeria, where she lived with and cared for her grandmother. This experience instilled a lifelong passion for caregiving, a calling that remains incredibly close to her heart.

Away from work, Chinwendu loves singing, dancing, travelling, and meeting new people. Her absolute favourite travel destinations are Italy, Spain, and France. Read less

Lidia joined the Thistle Hill family in 2026, and with previous experience in both hospital and care settings, she is passionate about delivering high standards of care while ensuring every individual is treated with dignity and respect.

Lidia values the strong relationships within the team and enjoys working in a diverse and supportive environment.

Outside of work, they love spending time by the sea, going for walks, and enjoying the fresh air and nature. Read less

Hi, my name is Leslie, and I’m proud to have the role of Head Housekeeper at Thistle Hill. ’I'm proud to lead a hard-working team of housekeepers and laundry staff. We aim to make the home clean and, of course, homely and comfortable for our residents.

We take great pride in helping to prepare rooms for new residents and will take into account individual preferences for colour schemes whenever possible. On a daily basis, the housekeepers will clean all bedrooms and communal areas. We have a large amount of laundry to wash, iron and return to residents, but our dedicated staff will do this as quickly as possible and to a high standard.

I really enjoy spending time with the residents at Thistle Hill, giving them company and hearing about their life stories. Read less

I am proud to be the second chef at Thistle Hill, and I take great satisfaction in preparing high-quality meals for our residents. I am passionate about cooking, and I bring this passion into my role.

I enjoy spending time with the residents and listening to their experiences.

I like to take on feedback from our residents and ideas about tailored dishes and meals I can prepare for them individually. Read less

I’m looking forward to bringing that passion into my work here and creating meaningful, enjoyable activities for everyone.

In my spare time, I enjoy working in my art studio and painting with watercolours.

I’m really looking forward to getting to know and working with the residents and families. If you see me around, please feel free to say hello! Read less

Amelia joined the Thistle Hill family in early 2026 and is proud to be part of the Activities Team. She loves creating meaningful moments and helping residents make happy new memories every day.

Outside of work, Amelia enjoys spending time with friends, relaxing with her two cats, and immersing herself in the world of gaming. Read less

Kay joined our team in Spring 2026 and quickly became part of our care home family. As a hostess, she loves working alongside her colleagues and building meaningful connections with our residents. For Kay, the best part of the job is simply making a positive difference in their daily lives.

Outside of work, Kay is a passionate animal lover who cares for a variety of pets in her own "home zoo." She also enjoys spending her free time knitting, playing puzzle games, and conquering escape rooms. Read less

Valentina is a proud member of the Thistle Hill family, where she plays a vital role within our team of incredibly passionate housekeepers.

Dedicated to her craft, she takes immense pride in maintaining the highest possible standards for our residents and their loved ones.

Outside of the home, Valentina enjoys travelling, shopping, watching movies, and spending quality time with her husband. Read less