Our team of dedicated experts always go the extra mile as we know that the little things really do matter. We make it our business to understand what’s unique about each of our clients and we genuinely care.
Trudi Scrivener
Owner & Director
Trudi has more than 30 years experience in the care sector and set up Ashridge Home Care in 2017. She is a passionate believer that there is an alternative to going into a residential home and wants to enable everyone to remain in their own homes for as long as possible. Trudi has an energy and commitment and a ‘never say no’ attitude reflected not just at Ashridge but in several roles outside of the business – she’s a board member of a Buckinghamshire based charity – The Princes Centre and is involved in supporting many other charitable organisations across the county, she is also an Ambassador for the Alzheimer’s Society.
She has several industry awards to her name and was most recently named Outstanding Individual by the renowned Home Care Awards judges.
Sarah Stevens
Head of People and Marketing
Sarah joins Ashridge with 14 years of experience in the care sector. Most recently she worked with a large national care provider. A Psychology graduate from Cardiff University, Sarah is passionate about working with people and making a positive impact.
Sarah has lived on the Buckinghamshire-Hertfordshire border for the past 15 years. She loves the green countryside especially as she enjoys horse riding in her spare time. She and her husband are avid music festival-goers and also frequently visit Cornwall to see family where Sarah grew up and discovered her passion for horses.
Julie Skelly
Head of Operations & Registered Manager
Julie joined Ashridge in July 2025 with over 30 years’ experience in health and social care, including 17 years in senior leadership roles.
Passionate about empowering people to live their best lives, she is committed to delivering the highest standards of personalised care while supporting the development of her team.
Julie holds an NVQ and a Registered Manager’s Award. Outside work, she enjoys bowling and represents both her local club and county team.
Jodie Lansley
Lead Recruiter
Jodie looks after recruitment at Ashridge Home Care, and brings real energy and passion to the role. She started out her career as a retail manager for a busy high street brand, where she discovered just how much she enjoyed finding the right people for the right roles.
In 2022, she made the move into the care sector and loves supporting carers through their journey – from interviews and compliance checks to helping them settle into their new roles. Jodie is often the first friendly face carers meet. She lives locally in Buckinghamshire and enjoys the peaceful countryside walking her two large dogs, and is a big Arsenal fan.
Agata Stepien
Client Services Manager
Agata joined the Ashridge Home Care Team in February 2020 as a Care Manager, her career has progressed with us and she is now in charge of our client services. She is the person who can explain how care works in a way that will provide reassurance to our clients. Her attention to details makes sure that we deliver the best possible standard of care. Agata is central to making sure our clients are happy.
Having studied clinical psychology at University in Poland Agata started her career as a carer and then worked in a nursing home before becoming assistant manager at a care home. She has a caring background through and through. Agata came to England with her husband for a few months of adventure back in 2009 and now many years later they are settled here with their young son. She spends her free time with her boys outdoors in nature.
Debbie Linstead
Care Manager
Debbie joined Ashridge Home Care as a Care Manager to support Agata in her busy role. Debbie has over 6 years’ experience as a live-in carer so has the perfect first hand knowledge of what it means to be a carer. She has recently achieved a Level 3 Apprenticeship in Lead Adult Care and also completed a Level 2 Diploma in End of Life Care, both of which are an excellent foundation for her role as Care Manager.
Debbie lived in Greece for over 30 years where she taught English as a foreign language to school children. When she moved back to the UK, she retrained as care worker. She mainly supported individuals living with dementia, which raised her own interest in the need for promoting dementia awareness. She is a Dementia Friend and shares the Ashridge vision that it is the little things that make the biggest difference. Debbie is always ready to go above and beyond to support our clients and their families.
Debbie was brought up in Beaconsfield and now lives in Amersham and knows the area well. She loves to spend her free time with her two children or visiting friends and enjoys walking, visiting places of interest and intends to do more travelling in the future.
Chloe Timberlake
Care Manager
Chloe joined Ashridge in 2020 and has lived in Princes Risborough all her life. She ensures excellent continuity in our clients’ care schedules, facilitating seamless transitions and consistent support. In addition to being a live-in care manager, Chloe is our End of Life Champion and is passionate about making every day count.
Chloe provides invaluable support to our clients, their families, and carers. She works closely with professionals and community hospice nurses to help our clients experience a peaceful death. Chloe makes a significant difference to the end of life experience of our clients and their families.
Outside of work, Chloe enjoys walking with her dogs, Snoop the Dachshund and Dudley the Golden Retriever. She loves cars and, on quiet days, relaxes with a good book. Family is her priority and she spends lots of time with her extended family.
Susie Long
Trainer
We are delighted to welcome Susie Long, who joined in September 2024 as our new trainer. Susie brings extensive experience from the care sector, having worked for many years in various care settings both as a registered manager and as a trainer. She delivers high quality training to all our staff, making sure that they meet our high standards.
We’re thrilled to have her on board and are confident that she will continue to deliver exceptional training to our staff.
Susie lives in Chesham with her husband and two children. We’re excited to have her as part of our team!
Abbi Langan
Community Partnership Manager
Abbi joined us in the spring of 2024 and her role is all about community! She helps us to build stronger connections within the community that we work.
Abbi has over 20 years experience in relationship management and is a great representative for Ashridge, fostering partnerships, enhancing community outreach, and driving impactful initiatives that benefit our local community.
Abbi is an animal fanatic with a home filled with dogs cats and horses. She looks after her vast family including three teenagers and relaxes with cooking and baking or a good book.
