Bethany Dawson

Home Manager

I joined Kingsley in October 2025. I have worked in healthcare for 14 years starting as a healthcare assistant. I have a passion for high quality care and a positive culture, making the care home the best home for our residents. I have had the benefit of working in a wide range of environments including care homes, learning disabilities, live in care and most recently mental health. I completed my MSc in Mental Health Nursing with my aspirations to become a care home manager. I have horses and dogs that fill all my spare time. I enjoy going on a ski holiday each year.

Akhona Ndhlovu

Deputy Manager

I’m Akhona, the Deputy Clinical Manager at Kingsley since February 2026. My nursing journey has been fulfilling, and I’m excited to be part of this dynamic team. I qualified as an abroad nurse in Zimbabwe in 2015 and have been in England for six years, gaining intensive experience in the care sector. This includes six years in various roles, with four years as a Clinical Lead in North Yorkshire. I hold a postgraduate qualification in Mental Health Nursing Sciences and am nearing the completion of my Master’s in Mental Health at Southbank University, London, while pursuing a CMI Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice Level 7 (RQF) with Learn Direct. My clinical skills include tracheostomy, catheterisation, RIG placements, and both surgical and non-surgical wound management. Outside of nursing, I have a passion for writing books, reading, and part-time farming, with a love for horticulture. I’m dedicated to providing comprehensive care and excited to collaborate with my colleagues to make a positive impact on our patients’ lives at Kingsley.

Kitty Chisholm

Hospitality Manager

I have worked in hospitality for over 10 years, starting as a waitress at a hotel when I was 16. After college, I spent a season working in a private beach club in New York before completing a Hospitality Management course with Concord, which gave me experience across Devon, Dorset, Southampton, and Surrey. After graduating, I returned to Devon, where I spent over five years working my way up to Assistant Manager. I then worked as a private chalet host in the Alps before returning home to Norfolk, where I spent three years as Assistant Hotel Manager on the North Norfolk coast. Today, I am the Hospitality Manager at Buckingham Lodge with Kingsley Healthcare. I love that every day is different, and the most rewarding part of my role is creating meaningful experiences and bringing smiles to our residents' faces.

Millie Sadd

Home Administrator

Hello! I’ve worked at Buckingham Lodge since 2018, I started on a bank contract as a Housekeeper whilst I was in Highschool as I moved into College I started to learn more within the home such as, Kitchen Assistant, Laundry, Support Worker and Senior Support Worker. I am now enjoying my role as Home Administrator. Everybody is so supportive and I know who to turn to if I need some help. There is also lots of training opportunities that I utilise to expand my knowledge in various areas. In my spare time I enjoy attending various cars shows and spending time with my family. I also like to organise Car Shows that we hold here at Buckingham Lodge.

Adrian Maudling

Receptionist

I've been with the company for five years and it has been a great experience. i enjoy dealing with family members and making the admission of their loved one an easy transition for them. In my spare time i enjoy reading science fiction and fantasy novels and spending time with my grandson.

Eszter Kosztolanczi

Head Chef

Hello! I’m Eszter and I’m the Head Chef here at Buckingham Lodge. I grew up in a very small village in Hungary, where from a young age I learned everything about food—starting from the garden to the plate. We grew our own vegetables, raised animals, and prepared food to store for the winter. That way of life taught me the value of hard work, fresh ingredients, and cooking with care. I had my first cooking job when I was just 13, and now—20 years later—I still love what I do. During the Covid lockdown, I worked as a private chef for a hotel owner and CEO’s elderly family member. Spending so much time with her inspired me to follow my heart and work in a care home setting. Since joining Buckingham Lodge, I’ve been named Chef of the Year, and I’ve won two cake competitions. When I’m not in the kitchen, I enjoy keeping active with weight training and home workouts—and I always make time to unwind with my partner and our beloved cats.

Debbie Reeve

Head of Housekeeping

Debbie Reeve our experienced head of housekeeping is responsible for order and cleanliness throughout Buckingham House

Marcia Hughes

Regional Community Engagement (East)

I have been with the company for 10 years now with my roles changing over the years but my passion has always been in Community Engagement. This is an area that I have always been extremely dedicated to building and fostering Community relations within the care home. I really enjoy spending time in my garden and like nothing better than relaxing with my family and large breed Newfoundland Dog Shadow and a very fluffy cat called Ozzie. I am interested in Alternative Therapies such as Crystal Healing, enjoy Tai chi and love reading especially anything by Paulo Coelho. I feel very proud to be part of a company which i believe in, setting the barre for good quality person centered care.

Gihan Karunarathna

Regional Hospitality Manager

I am from the beautiful country of Sri Lanka and have a very diverse background within the hospitality industry. I am committed to Kingsley Healthcare's vision of offering five-star hotel standards within the care sector. I believe in personalised service to ensure residents feel welcomed and valued. Outside of work, I enjoy exploring the UK and experiencing the different seasons. I also love cooking.

Nigel Reeve

Operations Manager

I have worked in the care sector for 27 years, beginning my journey as a health care assistant. I have worked in a variety of settings, in both the private and public sector. During my career, I have been a Registered Manager for over 15 years and worked in Senior Management roles. Delivering exemplary care and customer service is truly my passion and nothing drives me more than ensuring that residents receive the highest quality of care. Kingsley has strong family values aligned to my own, that mean we treat our residents and colleagues like members of our own family. Growing up in Norfolk I am very familiar with the local area and outside of work I enjoying exploring the country side with my dog.

Wendy Mott

Regional Service Quality Manager

I have over 35 years of experience in the health and care sector, with the past two years dedicated to a quality role within elderly care. I am committed to ensuring that we provide the highest quality support to those under our care. Kingsley fosters a genuine family atmosphere, where everyone is friendly and supportive, all working towards a common goal. In my leisure time I enjoy gardening and walking and continue to discover hidden gems in the Norfolk and Suffolk counties.