Westbridge House
North Lincolnshire DN18 5AA
Westbridge House is a 22 bed Rehabilitation Unit providing specialised care for adults with varying degrees of mental health difficulties. It provides an open door facility where the residents are encouraged to be as independent as possible. Even though they are in a care unit, it does not feel institutional. The House is “their” home and many of the features and decor within the building are maintained as such.
Residents are encouraged to participate in daily living activities – maintaining their own rooms, help around the House, cooking, cleaning, washing up, shopping, etc. Risk assessments, abilities and limitations are taken into account. This enables them to feel more fulfilled in their daily lives. Our ultimate goal for each resident is to encourage as much independence as possible – promoting “daily living” so as to enable them to eventually live on their own within the community.
Activities
At Westbridge, activities form the central focus for each resident. Trips to town/city centres, coach trips to seaside, garden centres, parks, museums, etc. We actively encourage hobbies (gardening, arts & crafts, decorating, cooking, etc.) with all staff, from management to maintenance, getting involved. Annual theatrical productions (musicals, pantomimes, plays, dance performances, etc.) are organised and attended by visitors such as families, friends, social workers, CPNs, district nurses and other health professionals. Barbecues, parties (Valentines, Easter, charity support, etc) are all held within the Home. Residents run a tuck shop as a mini business amongst themselves with full accountability of stock, purchases, money, etc. The aim is for each resident to have a more rewarding life. Taking part in some, many or all is a choice that the individual would make.
Residents even get involved in staff recruitment – in particular during the second interview stage. When prospective staff spend a day at the Home; feedback is sought from the residents.
Aim
At Westbridge House, it is our aim to promote independence for our service users and to ensure they have a balanced and fulfilling life.
Care and Staff
A senior member is involved in designing a personalised care plan. A key worker takes over its responsibility and ensures it is implemented and reviewed. Aspirations and wishes of individuals become the central point from which the care plan is designed. Statements in care plans start with “I wish to....” and “I would like to .....”. Where they lack mental capacity to make the judgement, the carer states “John/Jane likes to....”
Residents’ and Quality Circle Meetings are actively participated in. Where decisions are made, they are carried through. Where suggestions are not practical, the reasoning is explained. Feedback/changes from these have a direct impact on their lives.
Social/behavioural skills are worked with as they all live together in harmony. Having boundaries, specific duties, planned activities, etc. all help towards this. Staff complete specific training to work with adults with mental health difficulties. They recognise the many facets to such conditions. Care is planned by addressing every action/activity of daily living and identifying what their limitations are.
Westbridge House has an “excellent” reputation as a Rehabilitation Unit and has had numerous commendations from outside professionals.
Facilities
The House is a very large Edwardian property with an extension to the rear. A lot of the original features within the House are maintained e.g. the marble fireplaces in the lounges, the staircase to the first floor, etc. Westbridge House has very much of a home feel to it.
Cuisine
Cooking is very much part of the residents’ lives at Westbridge. Every resident (with appropriate risk assessments in place and abilities identified) plays a role in the running of the kitchen. Some help with the cooking, whilst others may help with the washing and drying, or loading the dishwasher. This is an important part of their daily routine. All this is supervised at all times by the cook and other staff. The cook ensures that by working with the residents, they are also receiving nutritious and balanced meals.
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Contact & Location
North Lincolnshire DN18 5AA