Bev Reid Bev Reid, Interim CEO Expand Bev has had a successful and long carer in the health and care sector. Previously a Trustee, she joined the team at Dementia Matters as Interim CEO in December 2020. "I am delighted to be able to join the team at Dementia Matters as Interim CEO. There is much to be proud of and much to be done and I hope to make a real difference and impact during my time here."
Georgina Ram Georgina is our HR Coordinator Expand Georgina has been with Dementia Matters since 2011. She joined as an Administration Assistant, providing general support to all departments, and has worked her way up to her current role. She is qualified to Level 5 in Human Resource Management and is an Associate Member of the CIPD. "What we do at Dementia Matters really does make a difference to the person with dementia, their families and the wider community. Having been personally affected by dementia, I know how important the work done by Dementia Matters is to families.Over my time with the charity, I have been allowed the opportunity to develop my skills and gravitate towards HR, which is something I really enjoy. I now have my Level 5 in Human Resources Management and work alongside Hannah, our Head of HR, in supporting our staff teams across the organisation."
Clare Morris Clare is our Registered Manager for Residential Respite and Day Service Expand Clare began to work for Dementia Matters in 2011 as a Kitchen Assistant on a temporary contract. Quickly developing a passion for care, she applied for and was successful in the role of Care & Support Assistant. She has since progressed through the organisation to her current role as Registered Service Manager, overseeing our Residential Respite unit and both of our Day Support Services. "I enjoy caring for people and would like to make a difference to someone’s life. I want to improve the feeling of wellbeing for people, I enjoy putting a smile on someone’s face. I began my career with Dementia Matters as a Kitchen Assistant, then applied for Care & Support Worker, progressing to Senior Care & Support Worker, then Specialist Worker before taking on the role of Registered Service Manager for Day Service, Respite and Residential. I love working for a charity that really puts the focus on the individuals and their families, providing the best quality person centred care."
Dawn Wallace Dawn is our Senior Service Lead for Operations and Home Support. Expand Dawn joined the organisation as a Care & Support Worker, working nightshift in our Respite unit. She has progressed to her current role as Senior Service Lead. "I have worked in Operations at Dementia Matters since 2016. Prior to that, I was a Support Worker working night shift in our respite facility then day shift in our ISL houses. I enjoy working as part of a team and the challenges it brings. It is very rewarding providing high quality care to people we support in the various services we provide."
Sarah-Jane Robinson Sarah is our Referrals Officer Expand Sarah began her career with Dementia Matters as a Care & Support Worker in 2011. She has since held a number of positions with the charity. Providing quality care and support for those living with dementia is her passion.
Kelly Charles Kelly Charles is our Service Lead in Newcastle Day Service Expand Kelly has been with Dementia Matters since 2014. She began as a Care & Support Worker and progressed to the role of Service Lead in our Newcastle Day Service.
Jodie Brown Jodie is our Quality Assistant Expand Jodie first joined Dementia Matters as an Administration Apprentice in 2018. Having impressed with her organisational skills and eye for detail, she became Quality Assistant in 2020. Jodie is also first point of contact through our Dementia Advice Centre, and carries out welfare calls for other services.