Priory The Old Rectory, Brede

We support our residents to attend family events and visit their family home. We will work with them and their relatives to ensure possible risks are managed and that everyone is supported. This may mean the individual’s key worker will come along on the visit.

Yes, family and friends can come along to the home as often as they like. We do ask that visits are planned in advance to support the needs of our residents who can sometimes become anxious. There are no overnight stays.

Yes, we make every effort to keep the loved ones of our residents involved in their care. We can arrange regular catch-ups either in person or via telephone or video, to ensure you are kept informed.

Our home has two incoming phone lines, and there are cordless phones at various points around the property which can be used by residents at any time. In addition, we can support our residents to get their own mobile phone, where appropriate.

Bedrooms are all furnished and residents are supported to personalise them to suit their needs and wishes. Some of the furniture is fitted, and therefore cannot be removed.

Yes - due to the nature of the service, however every person will be risk assessed which will detail the level of security needed. We have a large garden area where individuals can freely exit and enter the building.

Staff support residents with the preparation of their meals if they need it. They can choose and prepare what they want to eat, when they want it. All special dietary requirements are catered for, and we may seek advice from family members and nutritionists if needed.

Clean clothes and bedding is provided. We have a laundry on-site where residents can do their own washing, which helps them develop their independent living skills.

Residents help with the cleaning around the home and their bedrooms as part of a rota. We ensure they have the support they need and discuss the tasks during our monthly resident meetings.

No family heirlooms please, as we cannot guarantee their safety. There are 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 their own tailored activities planner, which will include both in-house and community activities. A variety of communication tools are used to ensure the resident can have a say on activities they want to do.

We use the PROACT-SCIPr-UK® framework, which means we focus on active strategies, rather than physical intervention. 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.

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.

We have a private car park for ten cars.

Residents can smoke by the designated smoking area in the back garden, which has a shelter. We don’t permit smoking inside the building, and this includes vapes. 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.