Priory Apple Mews

We help our residents visit their home when they would like to. This is planned in advance with their families. For residents in wheelchairs, we work with our community MDTs to support them on their visits.

Family and friends are welcome to visit. Visits are usually planned in advance to support individual needs. For those times when a visit is not possible, we can support your loved one with video calls.

We strive to keep the loved ones of our residents involved in their care where and when it is appropriate and possible to do so. We can schedule meetings at the home, where you will meet with your loved one’s support team and hear about recent activities at the home. We can also arrange more regular catch-ups if you’d prefer, either in person or via telephone, to ensure you are kept informed.

Everyone who stays with us will be able to call their loved ones any time, via phone or video call.

Bedrooms are all furnished and residents are supported to personalise them to suit their needs and wishes. Every room has an en-suite with toilet, sink and wet room.

Our bungalows all have key-pad locks on the front doors.

We offer a wide range of meals, with a choice of meat and vegetarian options. Residents are all involved in choosing the menu for the following week. In bungalows one to four, we have a central kitchen that prepares meals for all our residents. Bungalow five has its own kitchen, where people are supported to participate in the preparation of their own meals. Each bungalow has its own kitchen and residents can prepare drinks, snacks and meals at any time.

Laundry is completed by housekeeping staff for residents who are not able to do it themselves. We can also support those who want to do it on their own.

Staff support and encourage our residents to complete these tasks, to promote their independence. We also have a dedicated housekeeping and maintenance team at the home.

Residents are not allowed to bring illegal substances onto the premises.

We plan a weekly schedule of daily group activities, and every resident also has their own individual activities plan. We recognise that sometimes, people might not feel up to joining in on certain days so we always support their decision and consider the reasons why they have decided not to. We have on-site activities such arts and crafts and off-site activities such as bocce, swimming, music therapy, cinema and bowling.

We use the PROACT-SCIPr-UK® framework, which means we focus on proactive strategies, rather than physical intervention. We recognise that people with a learning disability have the same aspirations and expectations as everyone else and should be empowered to achieve these. Some of our residents have sensory requirements to reduce their anxieties, over-stimulation or to assist them with emotional regulation. We always incorporate these needs in to their support plans as we have an on-site sensory room.

Person-centred planning puts the individual at the heart of the support that we provide. In doing this, we always consult with social workers, other health and social care professionals and of course, the family members of our residents. We use a variety of communication tools and work with health professionals to aid each resident in having a say about every aspect of their care. We obviously do this within any legal or regulatory frameworks that might apply.

There is ample off-road parking.

Apple Mews is a non-smoking site. However, there is a smoking area for residents to smoke or vape. We promote healthy lifestyles and encourage smoking cessation.

Our fees can vary, and are based on an assessment of each individual's needs. Many people are eligible for financial help towards the cost of support, and this funding can be accessed by contacting your local authority. Once funding has been agreed, we will work with your local care team to put together a bespoke package of care. Please note, referrals for NHS or Local Authority funded services must come from a referring organisation.