Tracey Brown

Home Manager

I have been given a wonderful opportunity to manage Hadleigh Nursing Home with a fantastic team to help promote patient centre care and enhance residents lives and wellbeing. Becoming a Nurse was my greatest achievement and have since loved working with families and patients, to help promote good quality care for all. I moved to Hadleigh 5 years ago and have been greatly impressed by the community and the wonderful surrounding areas. I enjoy spending time with my family and animals who are important to me. I have been a nurse for over 14 years, my last role was as a Senior Specialist Urology Nurse and I was in that role for 7 years. Prior to this I worked for community nursing team. Prior to this I have worked in school nursing leading clinics for 5 to 18 year olds I also worked as Renal dialysis Nurse.

Laura Fern

Deputy Manager

I qualified as a nurse in 2015, and most of my career to date has been in community nursing in Colchester and acute oncology and haematology, including a secondment to a general medical ward at Colchester General Hospital, all of which have provided me with a wide knowledge and experience base. In 2025, I completed a post-graduate qualification in District Nursing and Non-Medical Prescribing. Since joining Hadleigh Nursing Home, I have been welcomed by the caring staff and lovely residents, and am proud to be part of a team who cares deeply about enhancing the lives of the residents, and providing high quality care, whatever their role. I moved to Hadleigh in 2022 and live here with my husband Kieran and our two boys, Stanley and Louis. In my spare time I enjoy fitness, running and countryside walks, and spending quality time with my family.

Michelle Bailey

Hospitality Manager

I worked in hotels for 18 years before I joined the team at Hadleigh Hall Nursing Home. I am passionate about making meal times special for our residents with great service and a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. My experience in events and wedding coordinating makes me adaptable with a keen eye for the smaller details. I take great pride in exceeding both resident and relative expectations wherever possible. With a strong person centred approach, Hadleigh Hall Nursing Home feels just like a family and I am proud to be part of a team delivering a first class experience for our residents. I am lucky to reside in the wonderful area of Hadleigh and outside of work, my family and I love exploring the countryside and all that our new “UK” home has to offer, having arrived from South Africa last April,

Tracey Alexander

Care Coordinator

As a wife of a serving soldier of 24 years, now a veteran, we moved into Hadleigh in 2002. My first job in Hadleigh was as an activity coordinator in a care home in 2003. After a year, I changed my job role to that of a teaching assistant/pastoral care in a local school, supporting charity work within the community and welfare within the Army community for 10 years. I spent one year as a member of the Town Council. In 2014, I joined the Hadleigh Dementia Action Alliance for 6 years and worked at a local residential care home for 5 years as a carer and the activity coordinator, before moving to Hadleigh Nursing Home in 2019 as the Lifestyle Coordinator and a Senior Carer role.

Karen Whayman

Administrator

I have worked in the care sector for 20 years before I joined the Kingsley team 5 years ago. I am passionate about making the home feel special for our residents and their families with a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. The atmosphere at Hadleigh Hall feels just like a family and I am proud to be part of a team delivering a first class experience for our residents. We are lucky to be in a wonderful area of Suffolk and outside of work I enjoy time with my sons and grandchildren watching them play football and making memories exploring the countryside.

Trev Clarke

Activities & Lifestyle Co-ordinator

Having a background in community events and as a local entertainer, I feel I fit in at Hadleigh Nursing Home really well. Having worked in a popular hardware store for 25 years I have always been told I’m a caring and kind person. I enjoy providing entertainment and fun and games in the community. I have arranged many events in the past and aim to do the same here too. I have always lived in Hadleigh and remain passionate about the community.

Andrea Long

Head Chef

I have always been passionate about the Care industry and have been a chef for the last 30 years I take pride in offering the best mealtime experience for our residents and getting to know individual likes and dislikes. Hadleigh Hall Nursing home feels like my home away from home where every resident is part of our extended family. We have a strong person centred approach in the home. I believe the team and I go beyond to provide fresh meal choices, including any modified diets to make sure the residents are receiving the food that they enjoy. In my spare time, you will find me with my family on our farm looking after our family of fur babies, including prize winning cows & a flock of mischievous sheep.

Neil Norman

Head of Housekeeping

I have been working in the care home environment for 2 years and have recently became Head Housekeeper. Hadleigh Nursing Home is a wonderful environment to be in with the entire staff getting on like a family. It gives great satisfaction to clean the entire home daily and to chat with our wonderful residents. In my spare time, I am a writer and will have my first book published in May.

Shane Collier

Regional Operations Director

My career began as a Care Assistant and evolved through positions including Home Cook, Deputy Manager, and Registered Manager. This journey has equipped me with a 360-degree insight into care home operations and the needs of both residents and staff. A significant part of my professional focus has been on supporting and transforming services that require strong leadership, dedication, and a clear improvement strategy. I have successfully turned around homes needing guidance and have also played a central role in commissioning new services. These combined experiences led me to my current role as Operations Manager at Kingsley Healthcare. Since joining the organisation, I have received unwavering support, guidance, and reassurance. Outside of work, I am a proud parent of three children who keep me active and grounded. Family is incredibly important to me, and we enjoy spending quality time together -especially swimming, with rock climbing a close second on our list of favourite activities.

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.