Dementia Support Workers
Kate Marshall
Dementia Specialist
Kate has been working with people affected by dementia since graduating with a social work/mental health degree in 1995. She worked in residential care in America and on returning to England in 2005 worked in the community for Alzheimer’s Society.
Kate’s passion is promoting a better understanding of dementia and she has a particular interest in working with people living with early onset and early stage dementia.
Danie Reeves
Dementia Support Worker
I first started my career with Dementia Support South Lincs on a voluntary basis in 2013 whilst studying Health and Social Care at the University of Lincoln. On graduating in 2014 I came on board the Dementia Support team.
I have gained so much knowledge during my time and had some fantastic experiences, which I know will only continue.
Lindsay Ford
Dementia Support Worker
I’m Lindsay and am delighted to be working with Dementia Support South Lincs. I have attended several of their coffee mornings and sing-alongs over the years, with some of my clients who I have cared for and always been in awe of their work and the support they offer.
I was born and bred in Stamford and was one of Evergreen Trust’s original Angels, before going on to be a Self Employed Carer, supporting clients with their individual needs including Dementia and End of Life care. My aim has always been to try and come away from any of my visits leaving clients with a smile on their face.
Trustees
Jill Bemrose
Treasurer
In 2017 I retired from my role in finance and moved to Stamford. I wanted to be involved with a charity and heard about Dementia Support South Lincs. As my mother had dementia in her later years Dementia Support South Lincs was the obvious choice.
As a Trustee I will promote the aims of the charity and work to continue the excellent services provided.
Sarah Westwood
Chair and Legal Advisor
Sarah has been a Trustee for three years, having been involved with Dementia Support South Lincs for seven years.
As a solicitor with over a decade of experience of dealing with clients with dementia, Sarah is able to combine her assistance as a Trustee for Dementia Support South Lincs with vital advice about protecting what’s important to you both in terms of family and money.
Kay Bunn
Trustee
Kay discovered Kate Marshall and Dementia Support South Lincs. when her partner was first diagnosed with vascular dementia. Involved from its inception Kay found the Square Hole Club to be a lifeline.
Now a Trustee, Kay has found supporting this important charity satisfying and forging new friendships has become like a second family. She is pleased to be involved in nurturing its future.
Hazel Cox
Trustee
I was involved with Dementia Support South Lincolnshire in its early years. Prior to that I worked for many years for RNIB as a music braillist, having studied at The Royal Academy of Music.
My mother is living with dementia and is in a local care home. I am now retired and, because of Mum, wanted to give a little back to support others.
This is my second stint as a Trustee.
Nick Fahidy
Trustee
After a long career in investment banking, Nick decided to spend more time in the charity sector and for the last ten years has been working for an educational charity in Stamford helping people to make the most of their opportunities.
Through volunteering for another charity providing respite support for carers Nick came across Dementia Support South Lincolnshire and wanted to contribute what he could in memory of his grandmother who had suffered from dementia in the latter years of her life.
Nick attempts to draw on his business experience to help Dementia Support South Lincs. as a trustee wherever he can.
Paula Harding
Trustee
I am Co-ordinator for the Carer Sitter Service, we work closely to Dementia Support South Lincs and now I have more time on my hands I felt this was the ideal opportunity to come on board as a Trustee. I am keen to share my knowledge while also learning from others particularly to enable me to support other Carers.
Previously I’ve managed Retirement Housing for over 30 years, was an Induction Trainer to new Managers and involved with setting up relevant courses particularly in Health & Safety and other Care fields. I also supported building a new Rehabilitation Service in 2009 with the Falls Team in Nottinghamshire. In 2012 I completed my Health & Social Care OU Diploma which included Complementary Therapies and End of Life Care these being my main subjects of interest along with Dementia.
Linda Rogers
Trustee
Having worked in the charity sector for nearly 20 years Linda decided she wanted to get involved with Dementia Support South Lincs. as a trustee because she has seen her mother suffer with dementia for many years.
Having heard about how the charity helps not only those with the disease but also those closest to them, Linda hopes her experience of events and fundraising will help Dementia Support South Lincs. continue its work now and into the future.