Egerton Manor: New management team appointed, Bolton

Martha Hamill and Joanne Morton have been appointed as the manager and deputy manager at New Care’s Egerton Manor on Blackburn Road.

The building’s rich history can be dated back to 1860 and was previously owned by a local businessman who had roots in mill factories.

The duo will take responsibility for the safe and effective operation of the new state-of-the-art care facility, leading a team of 100 people and delivering care with they say a personal touch for residents.

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Having worked in healthcare for 23 years, Martha brings a wealth of experience to her new role.  As a registered mental health nurse, she has managed a number of residential care settings and enjoys the many varied challenges of the social care sector.

Martha, who lives in Darwen with her partner and has five children, has close connections in Egerton.

She said: “New Care is a fantastic company to work for with such strong values and commitment to the staff that work across its care homes. 

“Jo and I are keen to create a wonderful family community here at Egerton Manor, establishing it as the care home of choice locally and working hard to ensure we receive a great rating from our inspecting body, the Care Quality Commission.”

From left to right: Martha Hamill and Joanne Morton (Image: Public)

Joanne has worked in healthcare for 28 years, both in the NHS and care home sector and is a qualified registered adult nurse. 

Prior to her nurse training, she worked in the NHS in orthopaedic and major trauma before realising her passions lay within elderly care.

Jo who was born in Radcliffe and now lives in Bury, said: “We want everyone to be safe and happy at Egerton Manor, working with the rest of the team to deliver the New Care vision to celebrate the wonder of people and providing a quality of care that is delightful.”

Implementing New Care’s vision, they will manage and oversee all aspects of the daily running of the home, ensuring all residents are comfortable, happy and well cared for and that Egerton Manor meets all governing legislation and guidance.

Commissioning director at New Care, Dawn Collett, said: “Egerton Manor is the latest care facility to open in the New Care portfolio and I’m confident that Martha and Jo are the right individuals to develop and establish the new home, lead the new team and deliver our care philosophy and corporate values.”

Part of the McGoff Group, New Care, is one of the UK’s leading care home operators. 

Egerton Manor is the latest care facility to be opened by the group offering 24-hour nursing care, residential, respite and dementia care. 

For further information or to make an appointment to view the home, visit the care home’s official website.

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