Buckshaw Retirement Village appoints dementia care specialist

Buckshaw Retirement Village in Chorley has appointed Hayley Rowson as manager of its specialist care home for those living with dementia.

The Lodge, which is located within the retirement village, provides round-the-clock support people living with dementia and the challenges they face.

Hayley Rowson de Vares brings vast experience and qualifications earned during a three-decade career where she has managed residential and nursing homes, mental health services and supported housing schemes.

She was previously a regional social care manager for a range of complex care services across Liverpool and The Wirral.

She has provided training in dementia and end-of-life care, including an invitation to deliver a workshop on advance care planning by The Gold Standards Framework at The Kings Fund in London.

Terry Peel, CEO at HICA Group which manages Buckshaw Retirement Village, said: “It’s great to have someone of Hayley’s calibre on board. She is a highly experienced and skilled care professional who will enhance the delivery of care at The Lodge.

“The Lodge provides exemplary dementia care and requires a manager that can lead from the front, supporting the team effectively to ensure residents’ unique care needs are met.

“Hayley’s insight and unique vision for dementia care will enhance our existing care provision at Buckshaw Retirement Village and develop the services we provide for the residents we support.”

Hayley Rowson de Vares said: “I am very excited to start my new role as manager at The Lodge and continue to develop the home as a beacon for high quality dementia and end-of-life care. 

“My goal is to continue to enhance the level of care we provide to meet residents’ specific needs in a truly holistic and person-centred way. The Lodge has the potential to become the industry’s leading provider of exemplary, person-centred dementia services and I’m excited to be part of our journey towards excellence.”