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Physiotherapy If a
doctor prescribes physiotherapy through the NHS, either a domiciliary visit
will be arranged or an outpatient appointment made where appropriate.
Private physiotherapy can be arranged through the Home. A separate
charge will be made for this service. Occupational
Therapy An
activity organiser visits twice weekly to encourage residents to develop
hobbies and to join in group activities, memory stimulating games etc.
This facility is included in the fee and is entirely optional. Chiropody If a
resident is entitled to chiropody treatment through the NHS this is organised
through their GP. Private chiropody is available through the Home at an
extra charge. The visiting chiropodist calls every six weeks. Optician/Dentist Residents
wishing to see a dentist or optician will be required to pay the appropriate
charges. We have specialists who can treat patients at the home but every
help will be given with transportation etc. if this is required. Personal
Services Hairdressing A
visiting hairdresser will perm, cut and set etc, which is charged for
separately. If necessary the nursing staff can wash the residents’ hair
as appropriate. Newspapers Any magazines,
newspapers etc can be ordered for delivery to the Home, an extra charge will
be made for this. Spiritual
Needs A
non-denominational service is held every week in the lounge. Visiting
ministers of any faith will, of course, be welcome in the Home at any time at
the request of a resident. Religious observations will be respected at
all times. Library A choice
of normal and large print books is available and changed at regular
intervals. Contact reception for further information. Pets Feathered
friends are welcome, but must be cared for buy the resident or their family
where possible. Visitors are welcome to bring pets to visit. The
management will consider the accommodation of other pets on an individual
basis. Birthdays Residents’
birthdays are always remembered with cards and a birthday cake for tea, to
which family and friends are welcome. The staff are always pleased to
help in any way if a residents wish to go out, or to have a celebration in
the Home. Shopping A
selection of toiletries, tissues, fruit drinks etc is kept on the premises
for residents to purchase if they wish. The Matron can buy requisites
from the chemist, who delivers twice daily, on behalf of some
residents. Any other shopping required eg stationery, stamps etc please
enquire at reception – we are here to help. Incontinence
Aids Catheters
and drainage bags are available on the NHS along with some incontinence
pads. Appropriate pads are supplied through the Home. Visiting Visiting is
allowed at any reasonable time. |