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What is residential care for individuals with learning disabilities?
Residential care provides long or short term housing and day-to-day support services for individuals with a range of learning disabilities within a stable and supportive environment.
Our award-winning residential home, Derby House is situated in a semi-rural location on the outskirts of the ancient town of Glossop, close to the picturesque Peak National Park. It offers an attractive, fully equipped home from home experience and is staffed by a team of dedicated, compassionate professionals.
Our highly experienced, fully trained and friendly and care team remain on hand at all times to help in any way required, supported by a range of experts in their field dedicated to creating a happy supportive and inclusive living environment where everyone can live their best life possible.
How do I know if residential care is the right choice for my loved one?
A thorough assessment by a healthcare professional or social worker can help determine if residential care is suitable for your loved one’s particular set of circumstances. Talking through all these details with a friendly, professional member of our team will help you to decide the exact level of care, independence, and support that would be the most appropriate. Please get in touch for a personal tour of Derby House – or see [link] for a virtual introduction.
What types of residential care options does Derby House offer?
Our residential care service goes well beyond offering an attractive, homely care environment. It extends to state-of-the-art assisted living facilities, skilled nursing and caring staff available 24/7 and expert in-house chefs with a wide knowledge of different nutritional and cultural menu requirements. We also organise a range of interesting and entertaining social and leisure activities within the home and outside in its extensive gardens and more generally within the local community. Please ask for a copy of our weekly schedules to find out more.
What is the cost of residential care at Derby House, and is it covered by insurance or government funding schemes?
Costs vary, and coverage may depend on factors like income, disability benefits, and government schemes.
What sort of medical and pastoral support will my loved one be able to access?
Services include room and board, assistance with daily living activities, regular meals and snack breaks, hot and cold beverages on tap, medical care including domiciliary dental and optician appointments, various support therapies according to individual needs and a timetable of structured activities tailored to all abilities and interests.
Can my loved one have a say in their care plan and living arrangements?
Yes, our organisational ethos is very much one of facilitating as much choice and independence as possible for our residents and we are very happy to discuss any ongoing changes and modifications to our residents’ daily schedules at any time. We make a point of actively involving our clients and their families in any new suggestions and decisions.
How can I stay involved in my loved one’s life while they are living in Derby House?
At St Christopher’s Trust, we are committed to including our clients’ families, friends and friends in lots of different types of interactions as well as care planning decisions. We encourage attendance at our regular internal meetings with the care team as well as involvement in all or many social and fundraising events.
What are the statutory rights of individuals with learning disabilities living in residential care?
Residents have rights to privacy, dignity, choice, and freedom from abuse. These rights are protected by a wide range of laws and regulations, on which we train our staff regularly. We would be very happy to provide more information on the latest legislation and how we ensure that we always adhere to our policy of practising dignity and compassion in care.
How do apply for a residential place at Derby House on behalf of a loved one?
Typically, the process involves an assessment, application, financial evaluation, and a formal admission process. Please contact (Sue’s details here?) for more specific details.
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Contact
Bradbury House, Market Street,
Glossop, Derbyshire, SK13 8AR.
01457 861355
michelle@stchristopherstrust.org
Office Hours
Mon–Fri: 9am–5pm