Priory Bannister Farm

We support our residents to attend family events and visit their family homes. We will work with the resident and their relatives to ensure possible risks are managed and that everyone is supported. This may mean the individual’s key worker will come along on the visit. For those who are unable to visit their family home, we can support your loved ones with video calls.

Family and friends are welcome to visit. Visits are usually planned in advance to support individual needs. Unfortunately, family members cannot stay overnight. We aim to create a homely atmosphere and encourage family members to come to our home and celebrate special occasions with us, such as birthdays, mother's day, Christmas, Eid, etc.

Yes, we strive to keep the loved ones of our residents involved in their care. Every month families are invited to a meeting at the home, where they will meet with the residents’ support team and hear about recent happenings at the home. We can also arrange more regular catch-ups either in person or via telephone, to ensure families are kept informed.

Everyone who stays with us are supported to call their loved ones any time, via phone or video call. Family and friends are also able to call as often as they like. Some of our residents also have their own mobile phones so they can call family and friends when they wish.

Bedrooms are all furnished and residents are supported to personalise them to suit their needs and wishes. Our furniture is robust and low arousal, and some of it cannot be removed. We encourage people to choose their own bedding, curtains and colour schemes as well as photos, pictures and other personal items.

Yes, the front door is locked as you would at your own home. All the external doors have keypads and there is a secure garden area around the house for our residents to enjoy.

People staying with us are supported by our staff to prepare breakfast, lunch and snacks. Our evening meal is a home-cooked meal, using recipes and taking in to account what our residents enjoy. We support people with their sensory needs, make adaptations and offer alternatives as needed. Our team will also seek guidance from family members and nutritionists to ensure that special dietary requirements are catered for, where needed.

Residents are given help to do their own laundry, as part of promoting independence. Our staff are on hand to offer support if and when it is required.

Staff support and encourage our residents to complete these tasks, to promote their independence. We also have a dedicated housekeeper and maintenance team at the home. Our team will ensure that residents always have access to clean clothes and bedding.

Residents are not allowed to bring illegal or harmful substances onto the premises. We would also ask that people do not bring high risk personal items into the house.

Everyone has an individual activity plan tailored to their specific wishes and likes. Plans are reviewed at least monthly, but are flexible in line with people's needs. We include activities that we know people have experienced and like, but also work with them to try new things.

We use the PROACT-SCIPr-UK® framework, which means we focus on proactive strategies, rather than physical intervention. This is supported by our PBS practitioner. We are committed to reducing restrictive practices, and care plans which include restrictions, such as protocols for PRN medication, are assessed frequently, and eliminated, where possible. We also build core teams for individuals to support continuity in their care and support.

Yes, we encourage families and extended support providers to be involved with the care plans. We use a variety of communication tools to work collaboratively with the person we care for to co-produce the plans so they are tailored to their needs. We value this important input from others where appropriate.

There is a car parking area within our grounds.

We have a designated area in the garden for residents to smoke or to vape, and they can be supported to purchase cigarettes at the shop, if this is what they choose. However, we do promote healthy lifestyles and can support residents with smoking cessation programmes.

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.