About this location
Bedborough House is located in Radstock, Somerset. We offer residential support for eight autistic males and females, and people who have a learning disability. Our home is located in a residential area, surrounded by the beautiful views of Somerset.
We provide person-centred support, promoting independence, daily living skills and access to the community, helping to improve our residents’ quality of life.
We can also support those who have:
- Complex health needs
- Complex behaviours that challenge
- Epilepsy
- Cri du chat syndrome
- Dual sensory Loss
Services at a glance
There are a total of eight bedrooms at the site. Of these:
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About our service
Our facilities and environment
Bedborough House is a former family home which has been converted into a residential home. We have four bedrooms, all with en-suite wet rooms. We also offer four self-contained flats with activities of daily living (ADL) kitchenettes and en-suite wet rooms. Residents can also enjoy a number of communal areas and our garden.
In summary, we offer:
- Lounge
- Kitchen and dining room
- Activities room
- Quiet room
- Garden
Our garden offers:
- Secure fencing
- Lawn
- Patio
- Seating area
- Swing
Our bedrooms
All of our bedrooms are comfortable, welcoming and can be personalised to individual tastes. All of our bedrooms have en-suite facilities, containing a wet room. We also offer robust, low arousal furniture and our four self-contained flats also have ADL kitchenettes.
Our approach to support
Everyone who lives at Bedborough House has their own person-centred care plan, which is co-produced with input from the individual, their family members and professionals involved in their care. We aim to help everyone in our care to make their own choices about the support they receive. This may include support in a number of areas, such as going out in the community, daily living skills, cooking/meal preparation, social interaction and personal care. Our team are dedicated to supporting the people we care for to enhance their quality of life and help them to feel part of a community.
Our support approaches at Bedborough House include:
- Positive behaviour support (PBS)
- Occupational therapy (OT)
- Physiotherapy
- Speech and language therapy (SaLT)
- Psychology
In addition, we use tools such as Life Star to support our residents to achieve their goals. The lengths of the placements that we offer at Bedborough House can be medium or long-term residential, depending on the needs of each person.
Activities
Everyone who lives at Bedborough House has their own personalised activities planner and are encouraged to take part in activities which are meaningful and fulfilling to them. Our dedicated team organise a variety of activities at the home, as well as out in the community.
We focus on supporting our residents to grow their independence. For some people, this may mean developing their daily living skills within the home. For others, this could be accessing work or educational opportunities in the local community.
Exclusion profile
- People who display behaviours that challenge, that could result in resident-to-resident physical contact
- People who use high vocalisation to get their needs met
Pathways
Through our network of healthcare, residential and supported living facilities, we provide unique care pathways which help the people we support to progress towards greater independence. Every individual we support is provided with a bespoke pathway plan, tailored according to their individual needs. We aim to ensure that each person is supported to live a fulfilling and active life in the community.
Our team
Our highly experienced team consists of:
- Service manager
- Deputy manager
- Support worker
- PBS practitioner
- Housekeeper
- Maintenance worker
Our team receives specialist staff training, designed to meet the needs of each individual we support. This includes epilepsy management training.
Inside Bedborough House
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A message from our site leader
Our staff team pride themselves on upholding Priory’s values and beliefs. They provide person-centred support to our residents who have complex needs. The team are trained to support highly complex residents to improve their quality of life daily. The team work together to ensure that our residents are able to meet their goals and aspirations.
Bedborough House’s site leader
Comments from our residents and their family and friends
Bedborough House has always been good at communicating with me about my son. The development he has made while living at the home has been clear to see. I have my son back - he is happier, smiling and in good health. Thank you to the team at Bedborough House for changing my son’s life for the better.
Family and friends FAQs
How does home leave work?
Residents are supported with home leave and families are also aware of our open-door policy, which means they can attend whenever they would like.
Can friends and families visit?
We have an open-door policy for visits. We are unable to cater for overnight visits but there is a hotel nearby where relatives are able to stay.
Will I be involved and kept up to date with the progress of my loved one’s care and support?
All families are kept up to date with their loved one’s support and included in the development of support plans. We have regular catch-ups with family members, and this can be in person, over a phone call or online.
Will my loved one be able to have a phone or call me?
We have a landline number which can be used by residents’ family members. Residents also have access to an iPad which they can use if they are able to communicate via video call with loved ones.
What are the bedrooms like?
All bedrooms within the home are fully furnished and residents are supported to personalise their rooms during their transitional period.
Are external doors kept locked?
All external doors are locked for safety reasons, but residents are able to access the outside space when they would like to, with one-to-one support from staff.
What do residents eat and how do meal times work?
Residents are supported to choose their own food and are offered choices each mealtime. They are also supported at mealtimes by staff if they have specific needs related to eating.
How does laundry work?
Residents use the laundry room, with staff support, to promote independence. If residents are unable to complete tasks, staff will be able to do it for them, to ensure that clean and presentable clothes are available at all times.
Who does the housekeeping and domiciliary tasks?
Residents are supported to clean their own living quarters. Staff and our housekeepers are also available to help, if needed, to ensure there are no infection prevention and control risks.
Is there anything they can’t bring or have?
There may be restrictions on certain items, where any risks cannot be managed safely within the home.
How do activities work?
All residents will have a bespoke activity planner and are supported to complete these activities.
How will residents be supported with their behavioural needs?
Our on-site PBS practitioner will complete workshops with the staff. There is also a regular governance meeting and training to support residents with their behavioural needs.
Do residents and families have an input into the care plans?
Yes, families have input in their loved one’s support plans and they will sign off these plans before their loved one is admitted.
What are the car parking facilities?
We have off-site parking nearby.
What is the smoking policy?
Residents are able to smoke. We have a designated smoking area and this will be accessible in the perimeter of our grounds.
What are your fees and how are they funded?
Our fees can vary and are based on an assessment of each individual's needs. Many people are eligible for financial help towards the cost of support, and this funding can be accessed by contacting your local authority. Once funding has been agreed, we will work with your local care team to put together a bespoke package of care. Please note, referrals for NHS or local authority funded services must come from a referring organisation.
How to make a referral
Our service provides high quality support to people with varying levels of need. Referrals can be made through the individual’s social care team or, if relevant, their local health authority. If you are a professional looking to make a referral, please call us or fill in our enquiry form.