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Accommodation
The
above Image shows a typical bedroom accomodation within
the care centre.
The
Home has accommodation for 35 places, mostly single rooms,
with a six twin bedded rooms for those Service Users who prefer
to share.
Downstairs:
21 Single and 1 Double Rooms.
Upstairs:
1 Single and 5 Double Rooms.
Social
Rooms
There
are 3 lounges; and a separate dining room, all centrally heated.
Service Users are encouraged to use these public rooms; however,
Service Users who choose to stay in their own rooms may do
so.
Smoking
is strictly prohibited within the Home as required under UK
Law. To comply with fire regulations and for the safety of
everyone in the Home, Residents are required to observe the
'No Smoking' signs and only smoke in designated areas when
supervised by a member of staff. Smoking in all parts of the
home is prohibited.
Fire Safety
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The home has a modern
Fire Alarm System fitted, with "Fire Exit Notices"
and "Fire Emergency Instruction Notices" displayed
at strategic points throughout the home, as advised by the
local "Fire Department".
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Staff are instructed during
induction training with regard to the Fire Prevention/Drills
Policy this includes use of the homes fire appliances, evacuation,
muster points, raising the alarm, etc... Service User's
are informed of the emergency procedure during admission.
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All fire systems and alarms
will be tested monthly by staff of the home and 6-monthly
by the local Fire Officer. Records are kept of all such
testing as part of the Proprietor/Managers responsibilities.
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All fire fighting equipment
will be checked annually by a qualified fire extinguisher
maintenance engineer.
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Where possible, furniture,
fixtures and fittings must be made fire-resistant of fire-retardant
fabrics and materials.
Privacy and Dignity
Staff are trained to strive
to preserve and maintain the dignity, individuality and privacy
of all Service Users within a warm and caring atmosphere,
and in so doing will be sensitive to the Service Users ever
changing needs.
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