Barking Hall Nursing Home

Barking Road, Barking, Next Needham Market, Ipswich IP6 8HJ
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9.3 76 Reviews
  • Barking Hall Nursing Home, Ipswich
Barking Hall is a well-established care home set in beautiful surroundings just outside Needham Market in Suffolk. The dedicated team provides quality residential, nursing, and respite care, offering long-term carers a well-deserved break or holiday. Barking Hall supports residents with a range of needs, including dementia and frail physical health.

The home’s scenic countryside location, with its tranquil fountain and the sound of nearby church bells, makes it a sought-after choice for those needing palliative care. Many of the warm, caring staff are from the local community, adding to the home’s welcoming atmosphere.

Each en-suite bedroom is fully furnished, complete with telephone and TV points, but residents are encouraged to bring their own furniture and personal belongings to create a true ‘home-from-home’ feel.

Residents have access to an optician and chiropodist by appointment, and the in-house hair salon offers everything from cuts to manicures and hand massages. The head chef and catering team serve tasty, home-cooked meals, with special diets fully catered.

With two activities coordinators, residents can enjoy a variety of engaging options, from social events to quiet, individual pursuits – all tailored to personal interests and preferences.

To discover more about life at Barking Hall, call today to speak with one of their care advisers or to book a visit.

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Care Provided by Barking Hall Nursing Home

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 49 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Down Syndrome
  • Epilepsy
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Huntington's Disease
  • Motor Neurone Disease
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Neuropathic
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Speech Impairment
  • Stroke
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • End of Life Care
  • Own GP if required
  • Palliative Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Jan Seal (Interim Home Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 65+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (49)
    • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (43)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: No
    • Last Refurbishment: 2004

Funding & Fees Guide for Barking Hall Nursing Home

  • Funding Types Accepted
  • Self funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Funding
  • Weekly Charges per Person
    • Self-Funded Nursing Care from £1,590
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care from £1,590
  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact Barking Hall Nursing Home to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

  • Gardens
  • Lift
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Near Public Transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access

Barking Hall Nursing Home Reviews (76)

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Barking Hall Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.3 (9.279) out of 10, based on 19 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Barking Hall Nursing Home has 76 reviews.

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Review from K S (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 September 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum was only at the home for a short time, but all staff were caring and kind and looked after Mum brilliantly. As a family, we were made to feel very welcome, and it felt that nothing was too much trouble. All staff caring, cleaners, admin and kitchen were so supportive.

Reply from Sue Oates, Manager at Barking Hall Nursing Home

Thank you for taking the time to send in such a lovely review; it is much appreciated, and looking after Mum was our privilege.


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Review from J M (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 September 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Really friendly care home with lots of helpful staff. Security is brilliant very nicely decorated room and the food very good. Overall very impressed with Barking Hall Care Home.

Reply from Sue Oates, Manager at Barking Hall Nursing Home

Thank you so much for your very kind review, it is much appreciated.


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Review from Karen C (Daughter of Resident) published on 30 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

From the initial visit to look around and subsequent stay of my father, I was highly impressed with Barking Hall Nursing Home. All of the staff were extremely friendly, and nothing was too much trouble. The food always looked nice, and the bedrooms are of a very high standard. The deputy manager was
especially helpful with everything. I would not hesitate to recommend this care home to anybody considering having a family member reside there. Well done, everyone, you are doing a marvellous job.

Reply from Sue Oates, Manager at Barking Hall Nursing Home

Thank you so much for your lovely review; Dad was a pleasure to care for.


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Review from Ann E (Wife of Resident) published on 16 May 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I always felt her was very well looked after. The staff went out of their way to make him comfortable, and once he settled, he seemed very relaxed and calm. Sometimes he felt depressed, but so would anybody in his position, but he seemed to recover quite quickly. I would certainly recommend Barking
Hall to anyone.

Reply from Sue Oates, Manager at Barking Hall Nursing Home

Thank you so much for your lovely review. It was a real pleasure to care for your husband. He was a true gentleman; we will miss him and your visits. We are here for you if you need us, just a telephone call away.


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Review from S S (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 July 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The care and nursing were outstanding. I felt that I wasn't given enough information regarding funding, how to get funding and power of attorney. I still don't know if my mother had the capacity.

Reply from Bela Bogacs, Deputy Manager at Barking Hall Nursing Home

Thank you so much for your review, it was our absolute pleasure to care for your Mum. I know our Manager spent some considerable time and effort trying to resolve the funding issues you experienced. I am so sorry you felt you weren't given enough information about applying for POA. Usually, your solicitor would assist you with this, I know we printed out the necessary information to help you and discussed this with you. Our most sincere condolences for your loss. If we can help you in any way going forward, please don't hesitate to contact us


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Review from B O (Grandson of Resident) published on 15 July 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My nan stayed at Barking Hall recently for some respite care. She lives on her own since my Grandad died last year. Barking Hall is just great, they welcomed her with open arms and treated her really well. The food she says was really lovely, home-cooked meals - just what she likes. Her favourite was
the cream tea she had for her birthday. The staff have been in touch with her since she came home, just to see how she is doing. Can't fault anything. They all work so hard trying to help everyone. The Manager is first-rate, running everything behind the scenes.

Reply from Sue Oates, Manager at Barking Hall Nursing Home

Thank you so much for your lovely review, we consider Nan to be part of our extended family. She is always welcome. It was a pleasure to care for her again and to see her enjoyment with what we arranged to celebrate her birthday. Our doors are always open.


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Review from P K (Sister of Resident) published on 8 July 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I have always found the staff to be very helpful and friendly. My brother receives care and although he is unable to tell us how he feels, he appears to be happy and well cared for. Visiting is more difficult at the moment and limited understandably the situation is hard on everyone at the moment.

Reply from Sue Oates, Manager at Barking Hall Nursing Home

Thank you for your lovely review, it really is much appreciated.


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Review from Valerie T (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 July 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Staff always helpful and considerate and tend to residents sympathetically and with care. Communication to the home is very good and nothing seems too much bother. Generally overall a safe, caring environment for the residents.

Reply from Sue Oates, Manager at Barking Hall Nursing Home

Thank you so much for your kind review. Mum and Dad are a lovely addition to our Barking Hall family and a pleasure to care for.


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Review from Pauline W (Sister of Resident) published on 30 June 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The staff at Barking Hall have worked very hard to keep standards of care high within all the Covid restrictions. At times staffing has been stretched to their limits but somehow they have coped. I would like to see staff rewarded when restrictions are lifted in some way. I feel they need to know how
valuable they are. Thank you.

Reply from Bela Bogacs, Deputy Manager at Barking Hall Nursing Home

Thank you so much for your lovely review. I know our amazing Home Manager has worked really hard to support all our lovely staff to give the best care to our residents throughout the Covid pandemic. She even moved in to the home in June last year when Covid was at its height to ensure our residents were safe and well looked after and the staff properly supported. Be assured their efforts have not gone unnoticed.
I know I speak for all the staff at Barking Hall when I say they couldn't have done it without the leadership of our Manager. Our whole team really is the very best - I am so glad I have recently joined them.


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Review from June Elizabeth C (Respite Resident) published on 18 June 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I went to stay at Barking Hall Nursing Home at the end of May. This will be my third respite visit. Since my husband died in the summer of last year I have lived on my own and became rather unwell of late. The stay at Barking Hall resolved my appetite loss, lovely home-cooked traditional food every
day. The staff who looked after me were really sweet, I was assisted to have a soak in the bath nearly every day I was there. Such a delight, I can't manage my bath at home. I had my hair done and they decorated my room with balloons for my birthday and I had a cream tea and a lovely birthday cake in the afternoon. Although I enjoy my independence, it is so lovely not to have to worry about anything and have a smiling face waking me up in the morning with a nice cup of tea and breakfast in bed. Barking Hall staff really are lovely and caring, thank you. I will miss you all

Reply from Sue Oates, Manager at Barking Hall Nursing Home

Thank you so much June for your lovely review, it was a pleasure to see you again. We always enjoy your visits. I am so glad we were able to help resolve your health issues and celebrate your birthday with you. We are here whenever you need us, feel free to call us even if you just feel like a chat


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Review from Sue W (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

After looking at a few nursing homes before Mum moved into Barking Hall, I felt the this was the homely one for her and close to her family. Mum was always treated with kindness, caring, patience and a sense of humour! Entertainment staff, in particular, have been excellent in enabling me to either
FaceTime or speak with her on the phone during these difficult times. All the staff worked very hard to keep her happy and comfortable through this difficult time. We knew she was in safe hands and her final days were made a little bit easier by the staff kindness to Mum and also to me and my family. Thank you, everybody, for your outstanding care and compassion and I'd highly recommend Barking Hall for a relative/friend.

Reply from Sue Oates, Manager at Barking Hall Nursing Home

Thank you so very much for your lovely review. I will ensure all our staff get to read your kind words. Mum is very much missed by us all, she was a pleasure to care for and spend time with.


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Review from Sarah M (Wife of Resident) published on 11 August 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My husband was with you for nearly two years until he sadly passed away in February. I cannot praise the staff enough for the care they gave him. They made him smile and laugh while he could and as he always enjoyed his food again this was excellent. Thank you for everything you did for him, please
keep me on your mailing list so I can support Barking Hall in any way that I can.

Reply from Sue Oates, Home Manager at Barking Hall Nursing Home

Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a lovely review, I will share with my wonderful team. It was an absolute pleasure to care for your husband and he is sadly missed by us all. We will keep in touch.


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Review from Brenda G (Sister-in-law of Resident) published on 25 June 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My sister-in-law was a resident for the past 2 years. She was very happy and thought of the staff as her family. She joined in all the activities and really loved the days out the staff organised.
I and my sister were also made very welcome when we visited, and we cannot praise Barking Hall enough
for the care and attention they gave her.
It was with deep sadness that my sister-in-law lost her life on 11th June 2020 after a short spell in hospital, she will be sadly missed by everyone who came into contact with her.
Thanks again.

Reply from Sue Oates, Home Manager at Barking Hall Nursing Home

Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a positive review. Your sister-in-law was much loved by us all and is sorely missed. I will certainly share your kind words with the team.


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Review from Julie L (Wife of Resident) published on 3 September 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My husband spent the last week of his life at Barking Hall. He was very poorly with Parkinson's and the staff, carers and nurses were so kind and gave him excellent care with dignity. The staff were very kind and helpful to all the family when they visited him.

Reply from Sue Oates, Manager at Barking Hall Nursing Home

Thank you Julie for your lovely review, we are so sorry for your loss. Should you require a friendly ear or a cup of tea and a chat going forwards, please don't hesitate to drop by or call us. We would be very happy to see you.


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Review from Maureen M (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 August 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our mum came to Barking Hall in May 2015 from hospital and the wonderful staff addressed her medical problems and despite her dementia, restored her dignity and quality of life, enabling her to experience 4 years of comfort, companionship and expert nursing care.
As a family visiting regularly, we
were always made to feel welcome and we were also kept informed of mum's needs and her situation. She sadly passed away on August 6th aged 93. As she declined, my sister and I were able to spend her last 3 precious days sitting with her and see at first hand the intense, personal and dedicated end of life care, which was superb.
As her daughters, we were looked after at such a sad and difficult time with kindness and empathy. Throughout mum's residency, each and every member of staff has shown her great respect and genuine affection.
She was a valued part of the Barking Hall family, for which we will always be truly grateful.

Reply from Sue Oates, Manager at Barking Hall Nursing Home

Thank you for your lovely review. It was a pleasure to look after your Mum, she was already part of the Barking Hall family when I got here. I am so glad you got to spend time with her before she left us.


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Review from C A (Friend of Resident) published on 6 August 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I've been visiting Barking Hall for the last 6 months with my sister. All we see are friendly faces working and caring for the residents. The activities and entertainment days out are excellent. Both I and my sister wish we had come to Barking Hall with our dear dad, we chose one closer to home but
the journey would have been worth it. We also noticed how all the staff have such good teamwork, they all muck in together.

Reply from Sue Oates, Manager at Barking Hall Nursing Home

How very nice of you to say so, thank you for your lovely review, it is much appreciated.


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Review from Emily B (Great-Niece of Resident) published on 15 July 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Today I visited my aunt. Since coming into Barking Hall, she has gained self-confidence and become mobile, thanks to the efforts of a great home. I have to say staff are extremely polite, I am greeted by all.
The home manager has an open door policy and is approachable, which is excellent.
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served is of a high standard.
We are always offered refreshments.

Reply from Sue Oates, Manager at Barking Hall Nursing Home

Thank you for your kind review, it is always a pleasure to see our residents doing well and it is great for our team to see their efforts appreciated.


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Review from Mark C (Son of Resident) published on 2 July 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A truly caring home.
To see mum so happy and settled is all due to the love and care provided by everyone at Barking Hall.

Reply from Sue Oates, Manager at Barking Hall Nursing Home

Thank you so very much, Mark, Mum is part of the Barking Hall family now and a pleasure to care for.


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Review from I B (Sister of Resident) published on 2 July 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My sister was cared for in her final months of life, the care and compassion was outstanding from management to carers. The kitchen was always very obliging to her needs and special request for food she fancied. I couldn’t praise Barking Hall high enough. I've donated a painting to the home as a Thank
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Reply from Sue Oates, Manager at Barking Hall Nursing Home

Thank you so very much for your lovely review. particularly in such sad circumstances.


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Review from Hannah (Great Great-Niece of Resident) published on 1 July 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I love to visit my great, great Aunt, the staff are very friendly and welcoming, I’m am always greeted by happy faces, and my great, great aunt refers to Barking as home, thanks to the staff she has settled in well, each visit is a pleasure.
I have been told by my aunt there are lots of activities
and entertainment that she thoroughly enjoys.
Keep up the great work Barking Hall.

Reply from Sue Oates, Manager at Barking Hall Nursing Home

Thank you Hannah, what a lovely review! Always a pleasure to hear great things from our lovely relatives, so pleased your great great aunt is so happy being part of the Barking Hall family


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Current Review Score: 9.3 (9.279)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.3 (9.279) out of 10 for Barking Hall Nursing Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.3 out of 5 from 19 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 17 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.279 for Barking Hall Nursing Home is calculated as follows: ( (123 Excellents x 5) + (65 Goods x 4) + (18 Satisfactorys x 3) + (5 Poors x 2) + (11 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 222 Ratings = 4.279

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Barking Hall Nursing Home is based on 17 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 49 registered maximum number of service users is 9.8, which has been reached with 17 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Performance

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 6 Mar 2019

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  • Caring

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  • Effective

    Good

  • Responsive

    Good

  • Safe

    Good

  • Well-led

    Good

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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Meet the Team (9)

Anna

Anna Swed

Job Title: Home Manager

I enjoy supporting the team to deliver excellent care and creating the right environment for residents to thrive. I always take the time to understand their needs and keep an open-door policy. With NVQ Level 5 and over 15 years of experience, I bring the skills to make a difference.


Nisha

Nisha Kurian

Job Title: Deputy Manager

I am a registered nurse from India with training in management, end-of-life care, and clinical leadership. I enjoy the clinical side of my role, focusing on audits, compliance, and medication management. My priority is delivering person-centred care and building strong relationships with residents and their families.


Amanda

Amanda Griffiths

Job Title: Administrator

I have over three years of experience as an administrator in care homes. I love working with a supportive team to ensure residents are happy and families stay well-informed about life at Barking Hall.


Tanya

Tanya Bolger

Job Title: Activities Coordinator

I love working with our great team and look forward to every shift. The personal bonds I share with each resident are unique, and I use my photography and artistic skills to enhance their experience in the home.


Claire Jane

Claire Jane Campbell

Job Title: Activities Coordinator

I love being part of an amazing team at Barking Hall, building strong connections across all departments. I enjoy interacting daily with residents and their families. My experience managing my own hair salon, combined with Health & Safety training, gives me a solid foundation for my role.


Ray

Ray Miles

Job Title: Maintenance Manager

I enjoy the challenges at Barking Hall, where no two days are the same. I enrich residents' lives by making it feel like home for them. I have training in Carpentry, LPG Gas fitting, Health and Safety, and ongoing job-specific courses.


Korrie

Korrie Bennett

Job Title: Head Chef

I enjoy working with the people here and the freedom I have in the kitchen. I prioritise residents' needs, considering their likes and dislikes. I've completed an NVQ in Food, Hygiene, and Catering, Nutritional Therapy, and Level 2 in Food Hygiene.


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Abi Jolly

Job Title: Head Housekeeper

I enjoy working with a great team at Barking Hall across all areas, not just housekeeping. I build strong relationships with residents through daily conversations and helping with simple requests. With over 10 years of cleaning experience, including running my own business, I have the necessary qualifications.


Percy

Percy The Peacock

Job Title: Grounds Engagement

I enjoy walking freely around the grounds at Barking Hall, greeting visitors with a friendly hello. I enrich residents' lives by showing them my beautiful feathers, and sometimes they even give me treats! Having roamed the area for about 15 years, I know it well.