Brian & Margaret Westlake – Founders
Brian and Margaret first entered the care industry 20 years ago with a vision to provide care for older people, based on compassion and respect. Since then, underpinned by their passionate focus on providing truly remarkable care services, the business has continued to grow and flourish. Brian is a former Chairman of the Dorset Care Association and both he and Margaret are actively committed to raising standards within the care sector and to ensure the best quality of life for everyone in care.
Margaret is a keen horsewoman and shares with Brian a love of the Dorset countryside. Earlier this year Brian and Margaret celebrated the birth of their latest grandchild, Magnus.
Steve Knell - Head Of Management Accounting
Steve is the son of the Founders and has been involved with Altogether Care from an early age. He has fulfilled a number of key roles in the Company before being admitted as a Member.
Most of Steve’s time at Altogether Care is spent behind his computer ‘number crunching’ alongside his wife Terri - who keeps him in order. When not at work Steve and Terri love spending quality time with their two boys Reece and Eddie. When he gets time to himself Steve enjoys getting away from it all a few thousand feet up after becoming a qualified helicopter pilot in 2005.
Graham Oakes - Head of Business Operations
A Registered Nurse who joined the Altogether Care team in September 2007, Graham has worked in the care of the elderly, both with the NHS and in the private sector, for the majority of his career. He has previously managed a number of Care Homes at operational level and a domiciliary care group.
At Altogether Care Graham oversees the smooth running of the group’s homes, respite and domiciliary care provision. Graham is bringing his experience and enthusiasm to processes and standards across the whole group. With a keen interest in local politics, Graham is a lifetime Yeovil Town FC supporter and a part time restaurant critic.
Paul Gorsuch – Head of Business Administration
Paul recently joined Altogether Care as Head of Business Administration with a wealth of staff management and customer service experience gained from both public and private sectors. He brings a real passion for raising the standards in care and has a strong belief in the importance of staff motivation and leadership within the care sector.
Paul has devoted free time over many years to work on overseas charity projects, but as a devoted Pompey fan, that never kept him from staying up-to-date with the football results.Paul has devoted free time over many years to work on overseas charity projects, but as a devoted Pompey fan, that never kept him from staying up-to-date with the football results.
Altogether Care Registered Managers
A talented and compassionate bunch that are passionate about looking after the vulnerable people in their care. You can meet them as individuals on the webpage relating to the service they manage.
