Orchard House

The unit maintains a high support staff ratio, with an establishment of ancillary staff, therefore permitting the support team to apply a person centred approach. A senior staff team manage the unit on a day to day basis, led by a very experienced manager supported by senior practitioners with many years in the field.

Orchard House is a large Edwardian house with two storeys and is beautifully spacious. It is reached via a private lane that leads from the main access road to the town centre.

The property is surrounded by a garden, laid to lawn with flowering shrubs. A greenhouse and vegetable patch further complement the back garden. There is a detached garage with private, off road parking facilities.

Our Speech & Language Therapist provides professional & specialist input into the areas of :-

Swallow reflex assessment Appropriate consistency of fluids & meal presentation & texture
Guidelines for appropriate culinary equipment
Guidelines for appropriate exercises for promotion of facial and swallow muscle toning
Staff Training in Competency
Risk Assessment

Our Physical Therapist provides professional & specialist input into areas of :-

Holoistic approaches to the promotion of physical well being to reduce rigidity & promote flexibility - to have fun
Remedial Massage
Reflexology
Aromatherapy
Guidelines for appropriate exercises to maintain & promote muscle tone & circulation, imagination & role play
Risk assessment
Staff Training in Competency

Person Centred Care Planning System based upon:-

Previous life style interests & hobbies
Social & Recreational
Rights & Risks
Emotional Support
Diet & Nutrition
Issues of Health Care