Newton House Care Home

Lara holds an MSc Adult Nursing and a diploma in Leadership, Management & Palliative Care. Working in healthcare since the age of 17, Lara has experience in oncology and haematology. Within hospices and care homes, she has worked as a Lead Nurse, Operations Manager and Home Manager. With a track record of improving quality and care within care homes, Lara is dedicated to the sector and creating outstanding environments for residents. Outside of work, Lara enjoys reading and cooking but her biggest love is animals - her menagerie includes five cats, two dogs, three ferrets and two giant African snails!

“As Home Manager at Newton House, it’s an honour to lead a team dedicated to delivering exceptional care and support. I take great pride in ensuring that every resident feels valued, safe, and at home. From the moment families reach out to us, my goal is to provide reassurance, guidance, and a warm welcome into our community, creating an environment where residents can truly thrive.”

Having joined the team at Newton House in Spring 2024, Thomas brings a wealth of knowledge in care and customer experience to his role. He grew up close to Glasgow and recently returned after 20 years of living and working in the South East of England. As your first port of call, you can rely on Thomas for support and logistical help as you embark on the journey of finding the right care. Providing support and an exceptional level of service is high on Thomas’ list of priorities, along with making time to get to know new residents and their loved ones. Outside of work, Thomas enjoys dog walks in the countryside and spending time with his family and friends, though the majority of his spare time is spent looking after his three horses, who have also relocated to Scotland with him.

“It’s a privilege to support individuals and their families on their care home journey, and doing so at Newton House is incredibly rewarding. My focus is on providing guidance and reassurance every step of the way, from the very first enquiry to ensuring a warm and seamless welcome into our wonderful home.”

My name is Kerry-Anne and I am the Wellbeing & Lifestyle Coach at Newton House Care Home. My role involves providing well-being support for our residents & staff, in addition to organizing events and activities, for all to attend, especially our residents to make their stay at Newton House fulfilling, stimulating, and enjoyable. My previous experience includes working in brain injury rehabilitation and supporting victims of crime with Victim Support Scotland, while obtaining my Psychology Degree. I am an avid true crime lover and enjoy watching documentaries and listening to podcasts in my free time.

My name is Amanda, and I am the Business Administrator at Newton House Care Home. My role involves managing finances, including payroll and fees for the care home, as well as offering support to our relatives and team members. I have worked in the care sector for over 11 years and during that time, have worked to achieve an Honours and Master’s degrees in Psychology. I started as a care assistant and an activities coordinator before moving on to administration, which I feel has helped me to develop a deep understanding of working in care, as well as a firsthand understanding of the daily challenges and rewards of caring for others. I am a bit of a geek and love to continuously learn. My biggest hobby is reading, I read a lot in my spare time, and I always have a book with me everywhere I go. I am married and we recently eloped to Australia to get married in the woods. We have three daughters, who I enjoy spending time with, and try to value time with my family. I also enjoy going on walks with our beautiful chocolate labrador, Coco, although she likes to get covered in mud.