Priory Belmont Road

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About this location

Belmont Road is located in the picturesque town of March, in Cambridgeshire. It offers residential support for 13 adults with a primary learning disability diagnosis, who may also be on the autism spectrum.

Our team do everything they can to improve the health and wellbeing of the people we support. We are dedicated to focusing on positive outcomes for each person we care for and helping them to have a healthy, happy life, as independently as possible, within a safe and caring environment. We want everyone to achieve the goals and aspirations set out in their person-centred plan.

We can support those who have:

  • Complex care needs
  • Eating support needs
  • Difficulties with communication
  • A physical disability
  • Behaviours that may challenge
  • Epilepsy

Services at a glance

There are a total of 13 bedrooms at the site. Of these:
13 are on the ground floor
4 communal specialist bathrooms

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Belmont Road 9 - 10 Belmont Road March Cambridgeshire PE15 8RQ
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About our service

Our facilities and environment

Our two large bungalows have lots of space and offer a relaxed, homely environment. We have a variety of communal areas, including two adapted kitchens and four adapted bathrooms with specialist baths. In summary, we have:

  • Lounge
  • Kitchen and dining room
  • Activities room
  • Sensory room
  • Communal bathroom
  • Communal wet room

We also have a garden, complete with:

  • Secure fencing
  • Lawn
  • Patio
  • Communal seating
  • Shelter
  • Wheelchair access
  • Vegetable patch

We also have specialised equipment within the home, such as sensory lighting, adjustable kitchen counter tops, hoists and height-adjustable baths. In addition, we have a mobility-adapted vehicle to help us to meet the needs of the people we support.

Our bedrooms

All of our bedrooms are comfortable, welcoming and can be personalised to individual tastes. Seven of the bedrooms have direct access to our beautiful gardens. In addition, our bedrooms are wheelchair accessible and Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) compliant.

Our approach to support

Everybody who lives at Belmont Road 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 into the community, personal care, cooking and cleaning, and maintaining family relationships.

Our support approaches at Belmont Road include:

  • Positive behaviour support (PBS)
  • Occupational therapy
  • Physiotherapy
  • Nursing
  • Speech and language therapy (SaLT)

Our team works closely with multidisciplinary teams in the community to meet the needs of our residents. In addition, we use tools such as the Outcomes Star™, including the Life Star™, to support our residents to achieve their goals.

The lengths of the placements that we offer at Belmont Road can be medium-term or long-term residential, depending on the needs of each person.

Activities

Everyone who lives at Belmont Road 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, hobbies, holidays, healthcare, eating and drinking and family relationships.

Exclusion profile

  • Those who present severe behaviours that challenge
  • Individuals who have a history of absconding

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 workers
  • Housekeeper
  • Senior support workers

Our team receives specialist staff training, designed to meet the needs of each individual we support. This includes:

  • Epilepsy awareness
  • Dysphagia awareness
  • Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) feeding
  • Moving and handling Level 3

Contact us for help, referrals or more information

At Priory, we want to ensure we provide the very best service to each individual we support. Contact us for more information, or to make a referral.

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About the local area

Amenities

Belmont Road is close to the town centre of March. Nearby amenities include:

  • Supermarket
  • Shops
  • Café
  • Restaurant
  • Pub
  • GP surgery
  • Post office
  • Park
  • Library

Transport links

Belmont Road also has excellent transport links, including:

  • Nearby bus station, with routes to Cambridge and Petersborough
  • Train station less than a mile away
  • 15-minute drive to A1(M)

A message from our site leader

Staff here at Belmont Road provide just the right level of support to residents, whilst also supporting them to be as independent as possible. Everyone is encouraged to be involved as much as possible in all aspects of their person-centred support, ensuring that their needs are met and choices and preferences are respected. Belmont Road is a safe, caring environment where everyone is encouraged to achieve their goals and aspirations for the future, whilst also living a healthy, fun-filled life

Belmont Road’s site leader

Comments from our residents and their family and friends

Our 19 year old son moved to Belmont Road over the summer/autumn of 2022. This was a huge step, both for him and also for us as his parents. We always knew that one day we would have to take this huge step, but letting go of a son for whom you’ve cared for 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, all of his life, is heart breaking. Fortunately, we found Belmont Road and we knew immediately it was the right fit for him. The staff made the move as easy as it could possibly be, they have been sympathetic and understanding of our own anxieties, nothing is too much effort and they continue to be very supportive! Most importantly, we trust all of the staff in caring for our son and meeting all of his needs. We miss him so much but still see him every weekend and know that he is very happy in his new home
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Family and friends FAQs

How does home leave work?

We support our residents to attend family events and visit home. We will work with them and their loved ones to ensure possible risks are managed and that everyone is supported. This may mean the individual’s key worker will come along on the visit.

Can friends and families visit?

Family and friends are welcome to visit and join in any of our activities with their loved one. We do ask that we are informed in advance to ensure the experience is as a positive one for everyone. Unfortunately, we cannot cater for visitors to stay overnight.

Will I be involved and kept up to date with the progress of my loved one’s care and support?

Yes, we strive to keep the loved ones of our residents involved in their care. We can arrange regular catch-ups either in person or via telephone, to ensure you are kept informed.

Will my loved one be able to have a phone or call me?

Everyone who stays with us will be able to call their loved ones any time, via phone or video call. Our home line is available and there are cordless phones at various points around the home which can be used by residents at any time. In addition, we can support our residents to get their own mobile phone or tablet, where appropriate.

What are the bedrooms like?

Bedrooms are all furnished and residents are supported to personalise them to suit their needs and wishes.

Are external doors kept locked?

Our external doors are kept locked. However, we always operate in the least restrictive way possible, and residents are able to enjoy our garden and outdoor space.

What do residents eat and how do meal times work?

Residents are supported to choose and encouraged to prepare what they want to eat, whenever they like. However, we will support residents with any problems or concerns they have around mealtimes, such as preparing their own food. Our team will also seek guidance from family members and nutritionists to ensure that special dietary requirements are catered for.

How does laundry work?

Residents are assisted to do their own laundry, as part of promoting independence, or our staff are available to offer them support if needed. Our team will ensure that residents always have access to clean clothes and bedding.

Who does the housekeeping and domiciliary tasks?

Staff support and encourage our residents to complete these tasks, to promote their independence. We also have a dedicated housekeeping and maintenance team at the service.

Is there anything they can’t bring or have?

Residents are not allowed to bring illegal substances onto the premises. Everyone has their own safe in their bedroom. We may place restrictions on some items where the risks cannot be appropriately managed, such as non-approved drugs and medications, solvent-based products and lighters.

How do activities work?

Every resident has a tailored activities planner. This will include both in-house activities as well as visits into the community. Their key worker may use a variety of communication tools to ensure the resident can have an input into the planning of activities.

How will residents be supported with their behavioural needs?

We use a positive behaviour approach, which means we focus on proactive strategies, rather than physical intervention.

Do residents and families have an input into the care plans?

Yes; regular best interest meetings are held to discuss and review each resident’s care plans. We work with social workers, family members and residents to develop care plans which are in the best interests of our residents. We use a variety of communication tools and work with health professionals to aid each resident in having a say about every aspect of their care. Care plans are regularly reviewed, and family members will be asked for their input.

What are the car parking facilities?

There is a car park on-site, which is free of charge.

What is the smoking policy?

We have a designated smoking area outside, where staff, residents, and visitors are able to smoke or to vape. The people who live here can be supported to purchase cigarettes at the shop, if this is what they choose. However, we do promote healthy lifestyles and can support residents with smoking cessation programmes.

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.

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