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Bailey Lodge

Trusted to care in Saffron Walden

Trusted to care in Saffron Walden|With 40 years’ experience,
Care UK are experts in delivering award winning care|Care UK is the most awarded care home provider for the last four years|Discover why Care UK is trusted to care by over 10,000 families

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Meet our friendly care team

The dedicated and experienced team at Bailey Lodge will provide your loved one with care that’s completely tailored to their individual needs and wishes.

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Abhilash Gopi

Home Manager

Abhilash Gopi

I am passionate about providing meaningful care to older people and ensuring that we make a positive impact on residents’ lives.

I have been a home manager for eight years and have a BSc Hons. in nursing, as well as a level five in health and social care. I chose to join Care UK because of its values and ethos.

In my role, you need to be patient, have good listening and communication skills, and be understanding. Being calm in any situation helps too.

I think my favourite part of the day is the morning. It’s a time when we can decide what to prioritise and how to approach the day.

A lot of moments stand out for me as highlights. I helped achieve an ‘outstanding’ rating for another Care UK home in 2021. I’m also proud to be able to support colleagues and share the knowledge I’ve learned over the years. It’s all about improving care and standards for the better so residents can benefit.

Outside of work, I captain a local cricket team. I also enjoy reading and spending time with my family. My wife is also a nurse, and we have three children so life is wonderful and busy.

Michael Faulkner-Dunkley
Michael Faulkner-Dunkley
Customer Relations Manager

I’ve spent over ten years running my own customer-focused health and wellbeing businesses before moving into a Business Development role within the DevOps tech industry. When the opportunity arose to join Care UK, I was drawn to the company’s strong values and the chance to make a real difference in people’s lives.

In my role, empathy, drive, and relationship-building are key. I enjoy meeting new people, learning their stories and helping families find the right care for their loved ones. Supporting them through what can be a stressful time and ensuring residents receive the best quality of life is incredibly rewarding.

Outside of work, I love spending time with my partner and our dog, travelling, golfing and going to the gym. One of my proudest achievements was helping a client lose over 60 kilos, reverse diabetes and transform her life - a reminder of how the right support can change everything.

Our experienced teams

Every day Care UK colleagues live our values of passionate, caring and teamwork to empower residents to enjoy fulfilling lives.

Carers

Our hardworking teams always keep individuals and their families at the heart of the care they provide. We work with you to shape the care your loved one receives, the food they’re served, the activities and experiences they want to do – even the ways they prefer to keep in touch with their friends and family. 

Nurses

The nurses at Care UK are highly skilled and receive sector-leading training, which enables them to keep developing expertise in different clinical fields from dementia to palliative care.

Lifestyle

Our dedicated lifestyle teams work hard to organise a range of activities and events at our home. From gardening and baking to quizzes, music sessions and even live entertainment. Above all, we get to know your loved one to make sure our activities are tailored to suit their interests and hobbies.

Home support roles

From catering to maintenance, housekeeping to administration, our home support teams play a crucial part in ensuring individuals enjoy an exceptional and safe service every day.

All our teams get to know each person they care for to ensure they provide a service that’s designed around their unique needs and tastes. 

Infection control

Every colleague receives training in infection prevention and control as part of their induction and updates regularly through online and in-person learning. Our dedicated IPC Champions in each home help embed safe working practices and raise awareness of hygiene standards.