Priory Seabreezes

Family events and visit to family homes are facilitated by our staff. We will work to ensure these go smoothly, which may mean the individual’s key worker will come along on the visit.

Family and friends are welcome to visit any time. They are able to join in activities within the home too which residents enjoy. They cannot stay overnight unfortunately.

Loved ones are kept up-to-date with the resident’s care through regular catch-ups either in person or via telephone. We will work with people to decide the best mode of communication, and the frequency of these catch-ups.

We have cordless phones around the home for residents to use and many have their own mobile phone too. We provide support with this, where it is needed.

All our bedrooms are furnished and can be decorated to the personal taste of people staying with us. We strive to ensure everyone who lives here feels completely at home.

Yes, due to the nature of our service, our external doors are locked. Every resident is risk assessed to see what level of security they need. They can come and go into the garden.

Residents can eat whatever they wish and prepare their own meals with support from our staff and nutritionist. Our team support the people who live here with their nutrition, and we strive to ensure everyone maintains a healthy diet and is able to enjoy the food they like. We seek advice from family members on any special dietary requirements.

We have a separate utility room for residents to do their laundry, and can provide support where required. Clean bedding and towels are provided.

Most of our residents undertake domiciliary tasks such as cleaning. Our care team support them with these tasks, and task allocation is also discussed in our monthly resident meetings.

We would also ask that people do not bring high risk personal items into the house. Non-approved drugs and medications, solvent-based products and lighters, may be restricted.

A tailored activities plan is prepared for every residents with their input. This will include both in-house activities as well as visits into the community. We work with people to understand what they like to do, and what their goals are, which shapes their activities planner.

Our home follows a PBS approach, and so we focus on ensuring everyone’s needs are met. We also use the PROACT-SCIPr-UK® framework, which means we focus on proactive strategies, rather than physical intervention. We require our care plans which include restrictions to be assessed frequently, to promote the use of least restrictive practice.

Residents and family members will have an input into their care plans. We also involve other health and care professionals, including social workers. Anyone with communication needs is supported with different communication tools, ensuring they can have their say into the support they receive.

There is parking for five cars and on-street parking nearby, which is free.

Residents can smoke by the designated shelter in the back garden, as we are a non-smoking home. They can buy cigarettes and vapes at the shops.

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.