About this location
Brickbridge House is located in the village of Wombourne, in Staffordshire. Our service offers residential support for seven males and females who are autistic or have a learning disability. The home is off a main road, in a quiet semi-rural area, with beautiful views to the front of the property.
Our team are dedicated to supporting the people we care for to lead a full and varied life, ensuring their health and social wellbeing and helping them meet their dreams and aspirations.
We can also support those who have:
- Mental health needs
- Physical disabilities
- A brain injury
- Difficulties with communication
- Mild to moderate behaviours that challenge
- Epilepsy
Services at a glance
There are a total of seven bedrooms at the site. Of these:
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Brickbridge House 98 Bridgenorth Road Wombourne Staffordshire WV5 0AQ
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About our service
Our facilities and environment
Brickbridge is a large detached, house, with beautiful garden and grounds. There are lovely views to the front of the home.
There are four ground floor bedrooms in the main house, which can support wheelchair users. Three of the room have en-suite facilities. In addition, there are two bedrooms on the first floor, both with en-suites bathrooms. There is also a communal bathroom. To the rear of the property, there is a self-contained bungalow. The flat has its own bathroom, lounge and kitchen.
In addition, we have a variety of communal areas, including:
- A large lounge with plenty of seating
- Kitchen and dining room
- Utility room
- Communal bathroom
- Communal wet room
We also have a very large garden, complete with:
- Partial secure fencing
- Lawn
- Patio
- Communal seating
- Sensory garden
We also have specialised equipment within the home, such as hoists. In addition, we have a site vehicle to help us to meet the needs of the people we support.
Our bedrooms
All of our bedrooms are comfortable, welcoming and can be personalised to individual tastes. Six of our bedrooms have features such as:
- En-suite facilities, containing a wet room
- Wheelchair access
- Activities of daily living (ADL) kitchenette
Our approach to support
Everybody who lives at Brickbridge House has their own person-centred care plan, which is co-produced with input from the individual, their family members and professionals involved in their care. We aim to help everyone in our care to make their own choices about the support they receive. This may include support in a number of areas, such as going out in the community, personal care, cooking and cleaning, managing finances and maintaining family relationships.
Our support approaches at Brickbridge House include:
- Positive behaviour support (PBS)
- Occupational therapy
- Nursing
- Physiotherapy
- Speech and language therapy
PBS is delivered by our on-site PBS practitioner, and we also have support from a local multidisciplinary team to offer these other services. In addition, we use tools such as the Outcomes Star™ to support our residents to achieve their goals.
The lengths of the placements that we offer at Brickbridge House can be transitional, respite, short, medium or long-term residential, depending on the needs of each person.
Activities
Everyone who lives at Brickbridge House has their own personalised activities planner and are encouraged to take part in activities which are meaningful and fulfilling to them. Our dedicated team organise a variety of activities at the home, as well as out in the community.
We focus on supporting our residents to grow their independence. For some people, this may mean developing their daily living skills within the home. For others, this could be accessing work or educational opportunities in the local community.
Exclusion profile
- Those who pose a risk to others in communal living areas
- Those with severe behaviours that challenge
Pathways
Through our network of healthcare, residential and supported living facilities, we provide unique care pathways which help the people we support to progress towards greater independence. Every individual we support is provided with a bespoke pathway plan, tailored according to their individual needs. We aim to ensure that each person is supported to live a fulfilling and active life in the community.
Here at Brickbridge House we work closely with Priory Supported Living West Midlands to support people to move into their own homes in the community.
Our team
Our highly experienced team consists of:
- Service manager
- Deputy manager
- Support workers
- Senior support workers
- PBS practitioner
Our team receive specialist staff training, designed to meet the needs of each individual we support. This includes:
- Epilepsy awareness training
- PROACT-SCIPr-UK® training
- Dementia training
A message from our site leader
We offer a calm, family environment and we welcome people from a wide range of diverse backgrounds. Having been a manager for over 20 years, I am very proud of what we offer to the people who live at Brickbridge House. My team and I strive for excellence for our residents.
Brickbridge House’s site leader
Comments from our residents and their family and friends
Staff understand me and have helped me to also understand myself better.
Brickbridge is a warm homely place, residents feel safe and enjoy living here. Staff demonstrate a good understanding of the people they support. Individuals feedback that the care they receive is outstanding and the management team are approachable.
The home is amazing, my brother is cared for with such love. The staff and manager go above and beyond to ensure all his needs are met. They are very empowering and I couldn't ask for a better team to support my brother! Keep up the fabulous work.
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Family and friends FAQs
How does home leave work?
We support our residents to visit home whenever they choose, and work with family members to make this happen.
Can friends and families visit?
Yes, family and friends are welcome to visit anytime. Unfortunately, we cannot cater for visitors to stay overnight.
Will I be involved and kept up to date with the progress of my loved one’s care and support?
Yes, we have regular reviews where the family and loved ones are as much or as little involved as the resident wishes. We can discuss with families on an individual basis what the best way of staying in touch is.
Will my loved one be able to have a phone or call me?
Yes anytime, some of our residents have mobile phones, however we also have house phones available for use. We can support residents to use these, if needed.
What are the bedrooms like?
Bedrooms are all furnished, and residents are supported to personalise them to suit their needs and wishes. People are welcome to bring furnishings and personal items, to make their space their own.
Are external doors kept locked?
No, our external doors are only locked at night, as you would your own home. This helps us ensure the safety of our residents.
What do residents eat and how do meal times work?
Menu planning is completed on the first of each month with our residents involvement. Residents are supported to choose what they would like to eat. We promote healthy eating as much as we can, and can also support special dietary requirements, as well as provide alternative meals if someone changes their mind about what they want.
How does laundry work?
We do laundry daily, and we encourage our residents to participate in this, as part of their activities of daily living. We have laundry facilities on-site for this.
Who does the housekeeping and domiciliary tasks?
We encourage our residents to participate in housekeeping tasks with support from our care team. Every resident has a ‘jobs day’ in which they are encouraged to clean their bedroom. This helps people take pride in their environment and grow their independent skills.
Is there anything they can’t bring or have?
Residents are not allowed to bring anything illegal or anything that would put other residents at risk onto the premises.
How do activities work?
The support and activities are very much led by our residents. They choose what they would like to do, including visits into the community as well as pursuits at the home. We will also organise activities in groups, including days out to local attractions.
How will residents be supported with their behavioural needs?
Brickbridge House has a PBS practitioner, who works with residents and staff to develop and implement bespoke PBS plans. We use the PROACT-SCIPr-UK® framework, which means we advocate for least restrictive practice. We require our care plans which include restrictions to be assessed frequently, for example procedures for interventions such as pro re nata (PRN) medication are regularly reviewed and removed, where possible.
Do residents and families have an input into the care plans?
Yes, with consent from the resident. We work with social workers, family members and residents to develop care plans which are in the best interests 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. Care plans are regularly reviewed, and family members will be asked for their input, if appropriate.
What are the car parking facilities?
Brickbridge House has its own driveway, and there is parking at the front.
What is the smoking policy?
We have a designated area in the back garden for residents to smoke or to vape, which has a shelter. We don’t permit smoking inside the building, and this includes vapes.
What are your fees and how are they funded?
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.
How to make a referral
Our service provides high quality support to people with varying levels of need. Referrals can be made through the individual’s social care team or, if relevant, their local health authority. If you are a professional looking to make a referral, please call us or fill in our enquiry form.