Woodlands pride’s itself on the care-planning system we use. The plans are updated on at least a six monthly basis but in reality they are reviewed constantly. We also have a health action plan in place (which is part of the care-plan) which is taken to all medical appointments and gives a current history of each individual’s health.
When an individual comes to live at Woodlands a comprehensive pre-admission assessment is completed, (bringing in professionals if needed) the full care-plan can take several months to put into place as we get to know individuals.
Services enjoyed by the service users:
PERSONAL CARE
We cater for all levels of personal care; individuals that need 100% care to residents who only need verbal prompts.
Quality of Care is a priority and full attention will be given to physical, emotional and spiritual needs.
DAYCARE
Most resident within the home have a day-care provision, it is hoped that new residents can continue with their current day-care placement.
Woodlands have a mini bus that has an integral hoist which provides transport to and from day-care. We actively encourage participation in day-care opportunities and will enable individuals to attend day-care opportunities of their choice.
For the individuals that remain within the home we plan and provide a flexible activity programme. Participation in choosing and preparing their own meal is encouraged and we actively promote participation in household duties.
SOCIAL CARE
At Woodlands we actively encourage interests and hobbies which we consider to be of value and continued participation and /or new experiences will be offered.
Visitors
It is hoped that the resident’s comet to view Woodlands as their home, and visitors will be made welcome. Spontaneous visits will be encouraged, but to avoid disappointment, we do but to avoid disappointment you may wish to phone first if you intend to make a special journey.
HOUSEHOLD
Our residents are actively encouraged to participate in all household tasks; individuals are encouraged to maintain their bedrooms (with staff input if needed). A regular residents meeting is held ware each person can put forward their idea’s, likes/dislikes and their choices for the menu. Individual then bring their idea’s forward to staff meeting. Our resident’s views are listened too.
Beside the normal cleaning and routine activities we offer involvement in; shopping for household food, preparation and cooking of food, gardening and the organising of furniture and items around the home. The more able residents take part in interviewing and the choice of new staff members.
Hobbies
We encourage the pursuit of hobbies both within the home and outside the home, providing staff input if necessary. We have several residents who attend the local church and we actively encourage their full participation the social life of the congregation. We plan activities within the home for residents who have preferences i.e. craft work, knitting, sewing, and participating in music and movement sessions. We have a selection of board games; some of these are in symbol format so less able resident can take part.
We have a selection of board games; some of these are in symbol format so less able resident can take part.
HOLIDAYS
We promote an annual holiday. The residents enjoy group holidays and look forward to their yearly trip to the sea-side. A variety of venues are looked at and the residents help to choose, we have a variety of places we go to, we take into consideration individuals preferences and needs. We are fortunate to have a staff team that are willing to participate fully in this fun but very hard working week.
RISK ASSESSMENTS.
We strive to find the balance between promoting independence and choice with safety issues. Each individual resident is assessed according to their needs, wishes and abilities. The resident, their family and other professionals are consulted and pervious history is considered. We work hard towards minimising the likelihood of risk a risk occurring and safe-guarding any risk that might be identified.
If you wish any other information about Woodlands please read our Statement of purpose and Residents Guide.