Priory The Cherries

parent of person supported by The Cherries.

Family and friends are welcome to visit and take part in activities at the home. We do ask that we are informed in advance of all visits as some residents may become stressed or anxious when unknown visitors arrive. Unfortunately we cannot cater for visitors to stay overnight.

We strive to keep the loved ones of our residents involved in their care. Every month, they are invited to a meeting at the home. This is a great way to meet with the residents’ support team and hear about their loved one’s life in our home. We can also arrange phone calls and emails at other times.

Everyone who stays with us are supported to call their loved ones any time, via phone or video call. Our home has two incoming phone lines, and there are cordless phones at various points around the property. In addition, we can support our residents to get their own mobile phone, where appropriate.

Our bedrooms are large and fully furnished. As some of the furniture has been bought to cater for the needs of residents, it cannot be removed. Our staff help residents to decorate their rooms, as we want everyone to feel like their space is truly theirs.

Due to the nature of the service, external gates are locked, but residents can come and go into their garden or courtyard. We ensure every resident is individually risk assessed for security.

Residents are supported to choose, prepare and cook their own meals. We can cater for any dietary requirements and ensure that everyone eats a healthy, well-rounded diet, with foods that they enjoy.

Residents are given help to do their own laundry, as part of promoting independence, with staff on hand to offer support if and when it is required. Our team will ensure that residents always have access to clean clothes and bedding.

There is a rota for residents in the home who are able to carry out tasks such as cleaning. Every month, the tasks are discussed by staff in their resident meetings. We support residents to develop their independence, and this includes engaging with their activities of daily living.

We would ask that residents do not bring valuables such as family heirlooms to our home, as we cannot guarantee their safety. We may place restrictions on some items where the risks cannot be appropriately managed, such as non-approved drugs and medications, solvent-based products and lighters.

Everyone we care for has a tailored activities planner. Residents can enjoy activities in the home or in the community, and we will support with this. Communication tools will be used to ensure residents have an input into what they want to do.

We 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.

Care plans are regularly reviewed and the views of everyone within the circle of support is taken into account. We are passionate about residents having a say too, so we use a variety of communication tools to ensure they can contribute.

There is a driveway with parking.

Smoking is not permitted indoors. We request that people kindly smoke outside of the property, and this includes vapes.

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.