Meet The Team

Brian Westlake

Margaret Westlake

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 sharp 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.

Steve Knell

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 Steves 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.

Paul Gorsuch

Paul Gorsuch - Head of Business Management

Paul has a wealth of staff management and customer service experience gained from both public and private sectors. He brings a real passion for raising 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. Paul supports Bath Rugby and Portsmouth Football Club and can be seen strutting the stage with Weymouth Drama Club.

Steve Knell

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 Steves 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

Graham Oakes - Head of Business Operations

A Registered Nurse who joined the Altogether Care team in September 2007, Graham has worked in elderly care 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 services. Graham is bringing his experience and enthusiasm to processes and ensures standards are maintained across the whole group. He has a keen interest in local politics. Graham is also a lifetime Yeovil Town FC supporter and a part time restaurant critic.

Debbie Reiffer

Debbie Reiffer - Divisional Manager

Experience
Qualified to HNC Business & Management and FMAAT, Debbie has many years experience working within the Contracts and Finance Departments in Social Services, the NHS and the private sector.

Responsibility
Oversee the effective operation and expansion of Altogether Care LLP - Care at Home. Provide support to the Head of Business Operations.
Represents Altogether Care at local provider association groups and learning sets. Director on the Board of the Bournemouth, Dorset and Poole Care Providers Association.

Altogether Care Registered Managers

Our Registered Managers managers are all highly qualified with huge experience in caring for people either in care homes or in the community.
What marks them out from the crowd is their empathy and compassion for those suffering from dementia