Priory Woodthorpe Lodge

We support our residents to maintain strong relationships with their loved ones, and can facilitate the people who live here in attending family events and visiting their family homes. We will work with the resident and their relatives to make this happen, in any way we can.

We support the individuals who live here to maintain friendships both inside and outside of the home. We often facilitate parties and family-style meal gatherings. We maintain our homely family friendly approach, and extend this to outside visitors, who are welcome to join us.

Yes, we strive to keep the loved ones of our residents involved in their care. This will be arranged on an individual basis, and may include regular catch-ups either in person or via telephone, to ensure families are kept informed.

Those who have access to their own mobile phone are able to use this to contact family. In addition, as a home we also facilitate other ways to keep in contact with each other, via the use of technology, and can support with this. We feel that it is important that loved ones feel they are able to keep in contact, and be involved as they wish to be.

Bedrooms are all furnished and residents are supported to personalise them to suit their needs and wishes. We will work with people on an individual basis to understand what they would like their space to look like, and support them to decorate accordingly.

The building has a locked door. However, every person staying with us will be individually assessed for any risks to see what security is needed. Some residents have access to the code and they are able to leave the building freely.

Residents are supported to choose and prepare what they want to eat, whenever they like. We will, however, support residents with any problems or concerns they may have around mealtimes, such as preparing food. Our team will also seek guidance from family members and nutritionists to ensure that special dietary requirements are catered for.

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

The residents share tasks out between themselves to ensure the home stays clean and tidy, and a homely environment. We encourage our residents to develop their independent living skills, and take pride in their home.

Residents are not allowed to bring illegal substances onto the premises. We would also ask that people do not bring high risk personal items into the house.

We have a variety of activities weekly including various clubs and our residents enjoy days out and trying new ideas. One of their firm favourites is a trip to the sea-side and most recently, laser tag. We enjoy a good party too! Each resident is encouraged to come up with new activity ideas, and get involved in the planning, too.

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, 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 the individuals we support. 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, where appropriate.

We have a small on-site car park.

We do not permit smoking indoors, however, there is a smoking area outside for residents to smoke or to vape. We promote healthy lifestyles and can support with smoking cessation programmes, if this is something a resident wishes to engage in.

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.