Meet The Team

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Margaret Newland

Nominated Individual and Director

Mrs Newland has extensive experience as a nurse in various wards; as a clinical nurse tutor and as a district nurse caring for the elderly in their home. Margaret opened the Welcome Care Home in 1992.

"At all times at the core of the philosophy of the home has been a holistic approach; an attitude of caring for an individual rather than treating an illness".

Andrew Newland

Registered Manager

Andrew is a Director and the Registered Manager of the Welcome Care Home. He also provides support with all accountancy services, maintenance, Health and Safety, Fire Safety and IT support and is the lead for data protection and information governance. Andrew’s background is in accountancy and IT systems, with experience working for establishments such as The Woolwich, Dow Jones and Financial Times. Andrew has been working with the Welcome Care Home since its inception 32 years ago. After gaining experience within the scope of Deputy Manager, Andrew has taken over the reins as the full time Registered Manager.

Andrew has a real passion for care. For his pastimes he enjoys running, golf and snooker, and is an active member of his local parish.

Rose Elizabeth Karemi-Murphy

Director and Compliance Manager

Elizabeth has an extensive depth and breadth of experience and qualifications, and with a connection to the Welcome Care Home which goes back to its inception over 30 years ago. Starting in the home as a part-time administrator, evolved to a part-time compliance manager and then a full-time compliance manager. She has also worked away from the home with a complex care provider in the role of support worker.

Elizabeth has a passion for education and health and her career in education spanned 20 years as a Waldorf teacher. Following retirement from education she undertook studies in sustainability and worked as part-time support for the manager until returning to the home in a full-time capacity, as the home’s Registered Manager. Elizabeth held that position for two years. Due to other commitments, she handed over the reins and moved into a Part Time Role as Compliance Manager. She attends to audit the care home on a regular basis, this is in conjunction with the Care for Quality quarterly core risk and full external auditor mock inspections.