Cedar Lawn
Nursing Home
Cedar Lawn is renowned for the standard of nursing care practiced within the home.
An ongoing staff development and training provision ensure that our Residents are supported and cared for by a skilled and knowledgeable work force.
Sheila Hewitt - Matron
Having been on the Elderly Care Unit at Southampton
Hospital for twenty years Sheila moved to New Forest Nursing Home in 1992
first as Night Sister then Deputy Matron.
In 1999 Sheila was appointed Matron of Cedar Lawn where she blends practical nursing skills with the management strengths needed to run an efficient home.
Sheila has also recently completed her FDSC in Care Home Management at Bournemouth University.
Alison Bruce - Director of Care
Having completed her training at St Bartholomew’s Hospital in London,
Alison then went to work for two years in Saudi Arabia. Upon her return to
England she held a variety of nursing posts before being appointed Matron
of New Forest Nursing Home.
In 1996 Sentinel took over the home and soon after Alison was appointed Director of Care for the Group. This involves a challenging but rewarding schedule of overseeing the day-to-day running of all the homes.
Recently Alison completed her FDSC in Care Home management at Bournemouth University.