Priory The Gables

We support our residents to attend family events and visit their family homes, where they wish to. We will work with the resident and their relatives to ensure possible risks are managed and that everyone is supported.

Family and friends are welcome to visit. Visits are usually planned in advance to support individual needs. Unfortunately, family members cannot stay overnight. We have a quiet room where residents can have privacy with their family away from the communal areas where needed. Family and friends are welcome to join in events at The Gables, such as barbecues, birthday parties and other celebrations.

Yes, we strive to keep the loved ones of our residents involved in their care, where this is in line with the resident’s wishes or their best interests. We are happy to discuss on an individual basis the best way to keep families involved, and this may include visits, photos being sent via email, or regular catch-ups via the phone.

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. Most of our residents have their own mobile phones unless there are any restrictions around this and are able to maintain contact themselves.

Bedrooms are all furnished and residents are supported to personalise them to suit their needs and wishes. We will support individuals to bring their own furniture and personal belongings where possible to make their room their own space that they can feel comfortable in.

Due to the nature of the support offered at The Gables, we have locked external doors. However, residents are able to leave the home freely, using the keypad access code. We have a large enclosed garden area and external gates which are also locked with a keypad access door.

We have a weekly menu plan which changes every week and is developed with residents’ input and choices. We often have themed nights and encourage people staying with us to get involved in cooking different types of food. We also offer alternatives where they are requested and support people to make their own alternative meal. Special dietary requirements are also catered for.

There is a separate kitchen where the people who live here can make their own drinks and snacks throughout the day. People who are living in the flats have their own budget to purchase food and make their meals independently or with support from our staff. They are also welcome to join in communal meal times, too, if they wish.

The Gables has a utility room with laundry facilities, where residents are given help to do their own laundry, as part of their activities of daily living. Our staff are on hand to offer support if and when it is required, and our team will ensure that residents always have access to clean clothes and bedding.

The main housekeeping tasks are carried out by our housekeeper. However, staff support and encourage our residents to complete other domiciliary tasks, to promote their independence, in line with their support plans.

We are unable to support people bringing alcohol or non-approved drugs in to The Gables. We would discuss any other items on an individual basis.

Activities are planned according to our residents’ choices and interests. Each person has their own activity plan and residents are encouraged to make suggestions for group activities either at The Gables and out in the community.

We use the PROACT-SCIPr-UK® framework, which means we focus on proactive strategies, rather than physical intervention. Alongside this, each person has a traffic light system within their care plans. We require our care plans which include restrictions to be assessed and reviewed frequently. Procedures for interventions such as pro re nata (PRN) medication are regularly reviewed and removed, where possible.

Yes, we encourage families and extended support providers to be involved with the care plans, where this is in line with the resident’s wishes or best interests. Each resident will be involved at every stage of their support planning, where possible, and care and support will be reviewed on a regular basis, and updated as needed.

There is ample off-road parking available here at The Gables.

We do not permit smoking indoors, and ask residents to smoke by the designated smoking area in the garden, which has a shelter. Residents are able to buy cigarettes and vapes at the shops, if this is what they choose.

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.