Priory Brynawel

We support our residents to attend family events and visit their family homes. All residents are encouraged to have overnight stays with their families if they wish. A risk assessment would be discussed and agreed, with a contingency plan in place, should this be deemed necessary.

Family and friends are welcome to visit Brynawel. We do have a preference for pre-planned visits, as this means we can ensure that clinical appointments and activities are arranged around visits.

Yes, we strive to keep the loved ones of our residents involved in their care. The home manager welcomes calls and input from family members as they are the individuals who know their relatives best, and is happy to answer any questions or worries.

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. In addition, we can support our residents to get or use their own mobile phone, where appropriate.

Bedrooms are all furnished and residents are supported to personalise them to suit their needs and wishes. People are also able to add anything they wish to personalise their rooms to ensure they feel at home.

No, our external doors are locked at night only as you would your own home. However, every resident will be risk assessed to determine the level of security needed. We have a large garden area and patio where individuals can freely exit and enter the building. Bedrooms have their own locks, and residents will be provided with a key to their rooms.

We promote active participation in shopping, preparing, and cooking food. Our support staff discuss the menus with the individuals and we promote healthy balanced diets. Our team will ensure that special dietary requirements are catered for.

There is a small laundry area that all of our residents share. To ensure everyone is able to access these facilities, we ask that residents follow a laundry rota for fair use. Staff are able to support residents to complete laundry.

We encourage and promote active participation with housekeeping activities, and all residents are supported to get the tasks completed to ensure the home is tidy and clean.

Residents are responsible for their own belongings, as we have limited space, we would not be able to facilitate any large amounts of personal belongings or furniture. Other items of concern would be discussed on an individual basis.

All residents are supported to complete activities of their choice, and we offer a wide variety of things to get involved in. We have facilities in the home to facilitate our residents’ participation in their hobbies, including a Play Station 4, a Virtual Reality (VR) headset, gym equipment, mountain bikes, and a variety of board games. We also host film nights and barbecues in the garden, as well as activities out in the community. There is a leisure centre and horse riding close by, and a local community centre that also provides a number of activities just a five minute walk from Brynawel. In addition, we support people to go on holiday.

We have an MDT who will support with any input required in terms of behavioural needs. We focus on understanding the person’s individual needs, and putting in place tailored support to meet these.

Family input is valuable, though this would also depend on the individual’s wishes. We work with healthcare professionals and our own MDT to regularly review care plans and ensure they meet the needs of each individual. Here, each individual will be asked for their thoughts, and whether they would like to involve their family in this process.

Car parking is available on North Street just off the main road.

Smoking is allowed in designated smoking areas of the garden, with strictly no smoking in the building. 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.