Thorpe Wood

Jenny brings over 20 years of experience in the UK health and social care sector, with 17 years in senior leadership roles managing care homes. A qualified medical doctor from the Philippines with a strong nursing background, she offers a rare combination of clinical expertise and operational leadership.

As the commissioning manager for Thorpe Wood Care Home, Jenny has been a driving force behind its development since day one. She leads with compassion, clarity, and a deep commitment to excellence in care. Jenny is passionate about creating a positive, supportive workplace culture—one where staff feel valued, heard, and empowered to grow. She invests in developing her team’s confidence and capability, fostering strong communication, continuous learning, and a shared sense of purpose. Under her leadership, Thorpe Wood has become not just a home for residents, but a place where care teams thrive and deliver person-centred care with pride and consistency.

Lauren is a highly skilled Cognitive Outcomes Lead with a strong background in neuroscience. She plays a pivotal role in bridging clinical insight with day-to-day resident engagement, working closely with both the care and activities team to ensure the delivery of advanced cognitive stimulation techniques.

In her role, Lauren leads on outcome measurement, capturing meaningful data on each resident’s cognitive performance, mood, and engagement. This evidence-based approach not only informs personalised care plans but also underpins the organisation’s market positioning by demonstrating clear, measurable improvements.

Lauren conducts detailed assessments of residents’ cognitive abilities and designs tailored interventions and activities that promote cognitive resilience and emotional wellbeing. She monitors progress over time, ensuring every resident benefits from interventions that are both therapeutic and impactful.