Welcome to our new Admiral Nurse supporting residents with dementia and their families

We are delighted to welcome Noela Chituh to our team, working across all our homes in Dorset.

Admiral Nurses are trained and developed by Dementia UK to support people living with dementia, providing expert advice and comfort to their families too.

Highcliffe manager Tracey Millar said: “Noela’s appointment is a hugely positive step for both our residents and their families. We are delighted to welcome her to Kingsley.”

A spokesman for Dementia UK said: “If communication gets hard, Admiral Nurses are on hand with skills and techniques to help you stay connected to the person you love. If someone with dementia is showing signs of fear or distress, we’ll work with you to find the best ways of preventing or managing this.

“If your family is struggling to cope, we’ll be there to help you get your loved one the best possible additional care and support.”

Noela said: “To say I am excited about taking on the role of Admiral Nurse Clinical Lead at Kingsley Healthcare is an understatement. I look forward to embedding an effective service and making a genuine change in the lives of people with a dementia, their carers and their families.”

She started her career as a support worker in a mental health home for people who had just left hospital. It was there she first found her passion for helping people with mental health problems.

“It was not until I did placements at university that I discovered my love for working with the elderly and with patients with a dementia,” she said.