Belong Newcastle-under-Lyme

Lower Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme ST5 2RS
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  • Belong Newcastle-under-Lyme, Newcastle-under-Lyme
Belong Newcastle-under-Lyme provides 24-hour nursing and dementia care facilities for 72 residents in six households and 28 apartments for independent living, along with a range of community facilities.

It boasts an extensive village centre including bistro, exercise studio and therapy room and also a unique Heritage Gallery housed in the historic Grade II listed building that has been distinguished throughout the years as Samuel Bell's Pottery, The Old Pomona Inn and most recently the iconic Maxims nightclub, which closed in 2006.

The gallery is integrated within the village centre and links the past and present through shared memories, experiences and reminiscence and forms the base for Belong's Experience Days service, specialist day care for older people.

Featuring Samuel Bell's tea room, a recreated Old Pomona Inn with licensed bar, a reminiscence room, craft and activities room and hair salon with nail bar, the gallery offers a range of activities and opportunities for people to engage with local heritage.
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Care Provided

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Physical Disability

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 74 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia
  • Advanced/Complex Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Convalescent Care
  • Day Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Bar/Café
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: £1540 – £1690
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1540 – £1690
  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: £1540 – £1690
  • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: £1540 – £1690
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: £1640 – £1790
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1640 – £1790
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care: £1640 – £1790
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: £1640 – £1790

See key facts and pricing information on our website.

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Belong Newcastle-under-Lyme to find out the exact price for your requirements.

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

Support you may be entitled to

If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £254.06 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.

Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Lisa Wild (General Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Subject to assessment
  • Ages 55+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Year Purpose Built: 2018
  • Last Refurbishment: 2018
  • Number of floors: 3

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (74)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (74)

Visiting

  • Enjoying a central location in the town, Belong Newcastle-under-Lyme is located opposite St Giles’ church on the site of the former Samuel Bell’s pottery, later to become the iconic Maxims nightclub. The restored grade II listed building is now home to the Belong Heritage Gallery, placing the village firmly on the town’s heritage trail in its own right. It houses Samuel Bell’s Tea Room, a recreation of the Old Pomona Trail, a timeline and children’s trail, reminiscence lounge and a range of exhibition spaces.

Parking

  • On site parking available.

Belong Newcastle-under-Lyme Reviews (72)

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Belong Newcastle-under-Lyme has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.874) out of 10, based on 21 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Belong Newcastle-under-Lyme has 72 reviews.

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Review from Shereen S (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I only have great things to say about Belong, the staff, the facilities, the standard of care - all 5 star.
My Mum lived on her own and broke her leg and wrist, when she came out of hospital we moved her into the Belong care home for respite and she was taken care of very well. Every person who I've
encountered there (from cafe to care staff and management), everyone has been lovely and caring. We've now moved my Mum into an assisted living apartment and I feel very confident to know that she's in a safe space where she can still be independent and social. I wish we'd known about Belong sooner.
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Review from M D (Son of Resident) published on 15 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum reached the point of being unable to cope at home despite our efforts as a family to provide support, she required 24 hour support. As soon as we visited Belong it felt right, the atmosphere is of a home not an institution. The team at Belong were amazing making the admission process swift and
seamless. Mum has now spent 6 months in Belong and she has settled in far better than we were hoping. The care staff on her household are fantastic ensuring mum receives the assistance required in an environment that is friendly and inclusive. Mum has started to refer to Belong as home, something we never expected given her initial reluctance to accept she needed to move into residential care. Mum is now looking much healthier than before she moved in and her mobility has improved thanks to the physio work put in by the Belong team. I cannot recommend Belong enough, absolutely first class support and most important they really do care!
Reply from Josephine Mollison, General Manager at Belong Newcastle-under-Lyme

Thank you for taking the time to submit such wonderful feedback. We are so delighted to hear this has been your experience and that your Mum is doing so well with us and feels that she is at home now. I will make sure your kind words are passed to the village teams.

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Review from Liz A (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Exceptional Care That Feels Like Family
My mum has been cared for in this beautiful home with a level of love and dedication that goes far beyond what we ever could have hoped for. The carers aren't just staff - they're a second family. Every single person seems to genuinely care for her, showing
patience, compassion, and attentiveness in everything they do.
The environment itself is just as special: warm, welcoming, and truly feels like a home. From the moment we arrive, we're never treated as outsiders. We're always welcomed with open arms, and it's clear we've been embraced as part of their extended family.
They are consistently responsive not just to Mum's needs, but to ours too - always there with a listening ear, or a reassuring word. Their kindness and professionalism are unmatched, and their commitment goes far above and beyond expectations.
We are endlessly grateful to each and every carer. They deserve all the thanks and credit in the world for what they do.
Reply from Josephine Mollison, General Manager at Belong Newcastle-under-Lyme

Thank you so much for this lovely review! It is a privilege to have your Mum staying with us at Belong Newcastle-under-Lyme and the teams will be thrilled with this feedback. We are so happy to know that you all feel a part of our Belong family.

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Review from F W (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Staff are extremely friendly, kind and caring. No issue is too small to attend to. My Mum couldn't be better cared for and is very happy at Belong. She has made new friends, who she enjoys spending time and doing activities with.
Reply from Josephine Mollison, General Manager at Belong Newcastle-under-Lyme

Thank you for such lovely feedback. We are overjoyed to hear your Mum is happy with us, well cared for and settled. I will make sure your review is passed on to the entire village team.

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Review from R L (Husband of Resident) published on 11 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have found Belong (Newcastle under Lyme) to be an excellent provider of care.
The people with whom I have been involved appear knowledgeable and caring. I feel quite relaxed when leaving my wife in their care.
Reply from Josephine Mollison, General Manager at Belong Newcastle-under-Lyme

Thank you very much for taking the time to provide this great feedback. It means a great deal to all the team at Belong Newcastle-under-Lyme and we are so pleased to hear you are happy with the care provided for your wife. It's a pleasure to have her with us, as a part of our Belong family.

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Review from John A (Nephew of Resident) published on 31 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We were undecided as to whether my uncle needed a full-time care placement or whether he was still able to stay at home with carers attending on a regular basis throughout the day. We visited a couple of homes prior to going to visit Belong and the difference between the facilities was as clear as night
and day. Belong has a lovely, family feel to it, the staff are all extremely lovely and have made my uncle feel welcome. We initially booked him in for a four-week respite stay and he has settled in so well, both he and I felt that he was better off staying in there full-time. The way the houses are set up is ideal, there is familiarity for dementia sufferers and the staff are always the same, meaning both the residents and the staff get to know each other well which is extremely helpful. A big shout out to all the team in Friarswood House for making my uncle feel so welcome.
Instead of feeling like a care home, it feels like a home where care is given.
Reply from Josephine Mollison, General Manager at Belong Newcastle-under-Lyme

Thank you for such lovely feedback. We are overjoyed to hear your uncle is happy with us and we are thrilled to have him join our Belong family. I will make sure your review is passed on to the entire Friarswood House team.

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Review from Sue T (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My dad, who has dementia and is currently bedridden, is staying in Belong for an initial period two-month respite care. We'd reached a crisis point at home as we were unable to meet Dad's needs in between carer visits. The manager and the staff at Belong couldn't have been more helpful in supporting
Dad's move into Belong. The household set-up with twelve residents seems to work really well and the staff are really caring. Dad has put on weight and is generally looking much healthier. We have been able to visit Dad whenever we want to, are always welcomed and can see how well Dad is being cared for. It's very difficult watching those you love managing deteriorating health conditions but is reassuring having confidence in the staff and set-up at Belong.
I would have no hesitation recommending Belong for continuing care for my dad or for anyone else.
Reply from Josephine Mollison, General Manager at Belong Newcastle-under-Lyme

Thank you for taking the time to provide this lovely feedback. We are delighted to know that your dad's well-being is improving at Belong Newcastle-under-Lyme and you are reassured that the dedication of our village teams is making a difference.

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Review from John S (Son of Resident) published on 24 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
At the age of 93, our dad was unable to live unassisted at home and now requires 24-hour care, lots of complex problems, lung cancer, dementia, eyesight etc. From the start of his journey, the Belong staff in Newcastle have been unbelievable, my initial consultation with their front-of-house manager
went a long way to ease any concerns I had about Dad living in a care home. Meeting the care staff that will have day-to-day contact reinforced that this is the right place for Dad. After only a week Dad has settled down in his new surroundings, the care staff have been fantastic, as my dad is prone to collapsing they give him the one-to-one care he requires and encourage Dad to interact, seeing Dad looking well (considering his condition), happy & safe takes a lot of the strain from the family. I can log on to the relatives gateway, which is a bonus for me to have this sort of access. I would highly recommend Belong Newcastle to anyone looking for a first-class care/nursing home.
Reply from Josephine Mollison, General Manager at Belong Newcastle-under-Lyme

Thank you for taking the time to submit such wonderful feedback. We aim to maintain high standards at Belong Newcastle-under-Lyme; we are so delighted to hear this has been your experience and that your dad is receiving the vital care and attention that he needs. I will make sure your kind words are passed to the village team.

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Review from M N (Son of Resident) published on 22 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My dad had been suffering from worsening dementia and in June 2024 we needed to sort out some respite for him whilst his carer went away. We settled on Belong in Newcastle. It was only a short travelling time from us, had been very friendly when we visited and ran a system of 'households' whereby each
one had approx 12 residents, of mixed needs, centred around their own kitchen, dining and living area. My dad settled in well for the three weeks respite with us being able to drop in any time of day we wanted and always finding him well cared for and the staff friendly. Unfortunately at the end of his stay, he took a turn and became very unwell. After a 2 day hospital stay he was placed onto an end of life pathway. We asked that he come back to Belong who were very accommodating. His last days at Belong were brilliant. The compassion and care staff showed us and my dad were incredible. He died with his dignity, pain-free with family around him and staff that truly cared. Highly recommend.
Reply from Josephine Mollison, General Manager at Belong Newcastle-under-Lyme

Thank you so much for taking the time to post this incredibly moving feedback. It was a privilege to support your dad and it is crucial to us that we make people's time with us as special and positive as possible. It will mean a great deal to our village teams to read your comments and I will ensure they are shared with everyone. Thanks again.

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Review from Lucy H (Resident) published on 12 July 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The best move I ever made. Food good, bistro good, also service.
Reply from Josephine Mollison, General Manager at Belong Newcastle-under-Lyme

Thank you very much for taking the time to provide such kind feedback. It means a great deal to the team here and we are so pleased to hear you are so happy at Belong Newcastle-under-Lyme.

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Review from John S (Husband of Resident) published on 9 July 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot speak too highly of the premises or the experienced, knowledgeable, patient and very helpful staff (all of them).
Reply from Josephine Mollison, General Manager at Belong Newcastle-under-Lyme

Thank you so much for taking the time to post this feedback. We aim to maintain high standards at Belong Newcastle-under-Lyme; we are so delighted to hear this has been your experience.

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Review from Deborah L (Daughter of Resident) published on 5 July 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum and dad live here, they love it, it's a brilliant place. I wish they had come to live here sooner. It's peace of mind for us knowing they are safe and well looked after here. They've made loads of friends and the bistro staff are so nice and treat my mum and dad like family. I would highly recommend
anyone to live here.
Reply from Josephine Mollison, General Manager at Belong Newcastle-under-Lyme

Thank you for your lovely review. We are delighted that your parents are so happy and welcomed into our Belong Newcastle-under-Lyme family. I will share your kind feedback with the entire village team.

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Review from Patrick C (Resident) published on 3 July 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I live in the apartments with my wife. I feel very well supported by the staff. The member of staff on reception helped when my wife was taken poorly last month and sat with us while we waited for an ambulance. Bistro staff are fab. The experience and heritage gallery coordinator and the activities
team are marvellous, we are lucky to be living here.
Reply from Josephine Mollison, General Manager at Belong Newcastle-under-Lyme

Thank you so much for your positive feedback on the support provided at Belong Newcastle-under-Lyme. We are delighted to hear you are so happy living here and that you are enjoying all the facilities and activities.

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Review from S H (Wife of Resident) published on 18 June 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are excellent and the care they give my husband and the other residents in Pooldam is first-class. I am so grateful for all they do.
Reply from Josephine Mollison, General Manager at Belong Newcastle-under-Lyme

Thank you for your positive feedback on the support provided at Belong Newcastle-under-Lyme. We do our best to understand every customer and it is a pleasure to have your husband living with us. The Pooldam team will be delighted to hear this.

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Review from Jackie B (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 May 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My dad started at Belong Newcastle on the experience days - that then turned into respite and eventually he moved into the Guildhall House for the last 6 months of his life. The staff are amazing, not one single complaint, he was treated with care and dignity - he thought he was in a hotel for the whole
of his stay here. The cleanliness is second to none and the food is 5 stars. We feel as a family, we were very lucky to have this care home on our doorstep.
Reply from Josephine Mollison, General Manager at Belong Newcastle-under-Lyme

Thank you so much for taking the time to post this incredibly moving feedback. It was a privilege to support your dad and it is crucial to us that we make people's time with us as special and positive as possible. It will mean a great deal to our Belong Newcastle-under-Lyme village teams to read your comments and I will ensure they are shared with everyone. Thanks again.

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Review from M G (Resident) published on 25 April 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Overall, my experience is good but we need more staff, especially in the mornings when there is a lot to do. The staff are very nice and helpful but they are very busy.
Reply from Josephine Mollison, General Manager at Belong Newcastle-under-Lyme

Thank you for taking the time to provide this feedback and we are delighted to hear that our care team are supporting you well. We appreciate feedback from customers and continuously look at ways we can improve and will share your comments with the village management team.

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Review from Michelle D (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 December 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our mother is currently enjoying a respite stay at Belong. As a family we are delighted with how well our mother has settled and the care that she is receiving.
The staff have been amazing and it has been a great relief to see our mother smiling again and looking so well.
Lots of activities are available
and our mother has been included in many lovely events that she has been able to recall to us.
Belong provides a unique family atmosphere and now our mother is requesting to remain there because she says she has made many friends and that the staff are all so kind to her!
This is testament to the efficient management team and dedicated staff members.
Reply from Josephine Mollison, General Manager at Belong Newcastle-under-Lyme

Thank you very much for taking the time to provide us with this feedback. We are delighted that you are finding our respite service a valuable way of helping to support your mother. Thanks again for choosing Belong Newcastle-under-Lyme; it's a pleasure to have your mother with us.

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Review from Susan P (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 November 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum, during October, attended the experience day, every day for two weeks. She enjoyed every moment and we are thanking staff for their kindness and support.
Reply from Josephine Mollison, General Manager at Belong Newcastle-under-Lyme

Thank you for taking the time to submit your review of Belong Newcastle-under-Lyme. We are so touched by your kind words and will aim to keep our services to high standards. Thank you for choosing Belong Experience Days.

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Review from Karen G (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 October 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum resides at Guildhall in Belong Newcastle-under-Lyme. Mum has been here since October 2022. My dad, sister and I are very happy with Mum’s care for such an awful illness - Lewy Body Dementia. The staff at Guildhall look after my mum with respect and dignity. They try and calm my mum down when
she gets anxious. We feel confident that all my mum’s needs are met, and we can relax knowing that mum is cared for 24/7.
Reply from Peter Norman, General Manager at Belong Newcastle-under-Lyme

Thank you so much for taking the time to post this feedback. Our team will be most touched to read this. It is a privilege to care for your mum, and we are delighted to hear that your experience of Belong Newcastle-under-Lyme is so positive and that our village team treats your mum with respect and dignity. Thank you for choosing Belong.

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Review from A P (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 October 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
All staff treat Dad with such dignity. They allow Dad to wander when he wants to. They comfort and humour and when he is anxious, support him or give him space, depending on what he needs at the time. The staff are second to none, I couldn't criticise them.
Reply from Peter Norman, General Manager at Belong Newcastle-under-Lyme

Thank you for taking the time to provide this lovely feedback. We are delighted to know that your dad is treated with such dignity at Belong Newcastle-under-Lyme and that they provide comfort and humour when he is anxious. Thank you for choosing Belong.

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.874)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.874) out of 10 for Belong Newcastle-under-Lyme is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 21 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 21 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.874 for Belong Newcastle-under-Lyme is calculated as follows: ( (221 Excellents x 5) + (21 Goods x 4) + (5 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 247 Ratings = 4.874
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Belong Newcastle-under-Lyme is based on 21 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 74 registered maximum number of service users is 14.8, which has been reached with 21 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 4 Mar 2021

Overall Good

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  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Well-led Good
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Josephine

Josephine Mollison

Job Title: General Manager

Josephine started her career at working at our Belong Crewe village. Her expertise in leadership and mentoring meant she quickly developed to the role of Senior Support Worker and then Lead Senior Support worker.


Her passion for caring and support for people living with Dementia, resulted in her contribution to the village's success in achieving the rating of ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission.


Josephine has supported at various Belong villages, in Lead Support roles, over the past couple of years before being appointed to the role of Support Manager at Belong Newcastle-under-Lyme, before transferring to Belong Warrington in 2022.


She holds a Level 5 qualification in Leadership and Management in Health and Social Care and was also awarded the Dementia Champion Award at Belong's 2020 Champion Awards ceremony.


Josephine strives to continue to champion person-centred care, high standards of quality care, and positive wellbeing.

Lisa

Lisa Wild

Job Title: Support Manager

Lisa was previously the Lead Senior Support Worker, joining the organisation with a wealth of skills and knowledge acquired during her career in domiciliary care.


Demonstrating Belong’s values in her work, as well as a full understanding of the regulatory elements of the role, Lisa was promoted to the Assistant Support Manager position and has successfully completed her level 5 diploma to support her in the next stage of her Belong journey.

Tracey

Tracey Boulton

Job Title: Front of House Manager

Following twenty-eight years working in the Education and Training Sector, with qualifications including Leadership Management and Mental Health in the Workplace, Tracey brings her considerable operational skills and experience to this crucial role in the village.

Emma

Emma Palin

Job Title: Experience & Heritage Gallery Coordinator

Emma leads the village’s programme of activities, both for residents and members of the wider community, including customers visiting the village on Experience Days.


She has a great track record organising the events and activities programmes at the village, as well as extensive experience working with heritage partners in the
wider community.

Jane

Jane Furze

Job Title: Belong at Home Team Leader

Detail to follow.

Frequently Asked Questions about Belong Newcastle-under-Lyme

What types of Care is Belong Newcastle-under-Lyme registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia, Mental Health Condition & Physical Disability are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does Belong Newcastle-under-Lyme have?

There are 74 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Belong Newcastle-under-Lyme?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Bar/Café, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room & Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Belong Newcastle-under-Lyme to the centre of Newcastle-under-Lyme?

0.3 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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