Registered Provider / Owner.

Born in Dundee, Scotland, Irene came to England at an early age, grew up in Eccles, Manchester, and attended Eccles Grammar School.She trained to be a nurse at Hope Hospital, Salford, qualifying in 1979 and has since gained additional qualifications in teaching and management.
In 1993 Irene became involved in care homes, working as a registered nurse in a Newcastle upon Tyne nursing home, where she soon progressed to management level. Irene has managed care homes in the North East and the Midlands,
taking over ownership of Blackrod House in May 2007. Irene’s main goal is to enhance the life and comfort of every resident in the home.

Manager.

Born in Leyland, Preston Gemma grew up in Bamber Bridge, where she attended Brownedge St Mary’s High School.
Having worked in the care industry for most of her adult life, Gemma has studied to achieve NVQ levels 2, 3 and 4 in Health and Social Care. She has been employed at Blackrod house since 2003, progressing from Senior Care Assistant to Management level. Gemma is currently studying for the Registered Manager’s award.

Gemma lives in Horwich, Bolton.