Day to day
The resident’s bedroom is their own personal space and their privacy is respected at all times, the home has a privacy and dignity policy which underpins the homes working practice. Staff will always knock and wait to be invited in before entering, when appropriate the resident may personalise their bedrooms with pictures and personal effects. Arrangements can be made to bring in favourite pieces of furniture that may replace the homes furniture.
The resident is free to invite friends and relatives into their room for private visits. In addition, the resident may see official visitors i.e. GP, Social Workers, Solicitors or the like in the privacy of their own room. If required by their own arrangement or with assistance from the Home’s staff a telephone may be connected in their own bedroom.
A lockable cupboard/drawer is provided in each room for the safekeeping of valuables. Every effort will be made to maintain the resident’s possessions; the homes insurance policy will provide cover for personal effects up to a value of One Thousand Pounds however it is recommended that an individual insurance cover is put in place by or on behalf of the resident to safeguard belongings. Under certain circumstances arrangements may be made to keep valuables in the short term in which case a company receipt will be provided.
Residents have the use of two lounges and a dining room, some will like to socialise in these communal areas and many enjoy taking their main meals in the company of others either in the dining room, the lounges or on a tray or in their room. We also provide a well equipped kitchen, laundry room and a nurse’s office. Wheelchair access is afforded to all areas.
Social Activities are based on the residents likes/dislikes/hobbies and individual ability which is assessed by the activities coordinator with support from the care staff. Various activities are organised within the home and relatives and friends are welcomed within the home and are encouraged and assisted to take their relative out for trips and visits. There is a well stocked bookcase in the lounge area as well as many board games. All major events are celebrated within the home, such as Easter and Christmas and the whole house celebrates resident’s birthdays. A special birthday lunch is prepared and followed up by a special tea and birthday cake, relatives and friends are invited and encouraged to take part in these celebrations.
The two lounges and dining room are communal areas where conversation and social interaction is encouraged, although all bedrooms are provided with televisions enabling the residents with choice of viewing both lounges also have large screen televisions for film viewing etc.
Religious services can take place in resident’s bedrooms or elsewhere as the needs and numbers dictate