BackMaggie is Deputy Nurse Manager at Cavendish Homecare, a Registered Nurse, Queen’s Nurse and John’s Campaign Ambassador with over a decade of leadership experience. Passionate about dementia and end-of-life care, she also champions adult social care at a national level through her work with the Department of Health. Maggie’s career is grounded in empathy, evidence-based practice, and a lifelong commitment to nursing.
Meet Maggie…
A typical day
Maggie’s day often involves contributing to care plans that reflect best nursing practice, engaging with staff and families to ensure tailored, high-quality care, and leading conversations around dementia and end-of-life support. Her approach is values-driven and rooted in empathy, evidence, and experience.
Professional background
A Registered Nurse and proud Queen’s Nurse (QN), Maggie brings over a decade of experience as a Home Manager of award-winning nursing homes, alongside regional leadership roles. She’s also an active member of the Social Care Nursing Advisory Committee (SNAC), contributing to national adult social care policy. Her career began as a physiotherapist’s aide before entering nursing full-time.
Why she values Cavendish Homecare?
Maggie is passionate about Cavendish Homecare’s deep-rooted family values and its commitment to excellence. The company’s nurturing environment and the complex, diverse needs of its clients inspire her to continue championing the best in home-based nursing care.
What she enjoys most?
Maggie is particularly passionate about dementia and end-of-life care. She finds deep purpose in guiding clients and families through some of the most meaningful and sensitive stages of life. Promoting the value of Social Care Nursing is also a key part of her mission.
Personal interests
Maggie loves heading to the beach, feeling the wind, and learning new things, including kite surfing! She’s also enjoyed the enriching experience of working in Saudi Arabia for over three years, during which she picked up basic Arabic.
Favourite way to unwind
Getting outdoors, especially by the sea, helps Maggie relax and reset.
Fun fact
Maggie started her career in healthcare before she was even old enough to nurse, working as a physiotherapy aide at Edgware Hospital. She’s been committed to care ever since.
