44 Massetts Road

Description

44 Massetts Road is a registered care home for adults with enduring mental health problems.  It is a well presented large detached Victorian house, ideally situated in the centre of Horley.  The accommodation comprises a large sitting room, kitchen, utility room, dining room, conservatory, seven generously sized bedrooms (three of which are on the ground floor), three toilets and two bathrooms.  There is a large enclosed drive at the front of the house with adequate parking for six cars.  In addition, there is an 80-ft. garden at the rear with a large patio area and summerhouse.

44 Massetts Roadis within three minutes’ walk of Horley town centre and five minutes’ walk from the local railway station, with regular trains to London and GatwickAirport.  There are also regular bus and coach services to Redhill, Reigate, Crawley and Croydon.

The home has accommodation for seven Residents of mixed gender under the age of 65 (younger adults) with enduring mental health problems.  Residents enjoy the comfort and privacy of their own bedrooms, which are well furnished and decorated to their own choice and preference.  All bedrooms are of a generous size allowing Residents to have their own furniture and belongings if they wish.  The rest of the facilities in the home are shared.

Type of Care Provided

The home is staffed 24 hours a day and the team is led by a manager that has a relevant mental health qualification.  Staff support Residents in all aspects of personal care, every day living skills and psychological support, to achieve high levels of community presence and participation.  Each Resident participates in their own programme of care supported by their Keyworker.  This process offers a coherent framework within which the special skills of each discipline and the care staff can be harnessed and co-ordinated to meet the specific needs of each individual Resident.  The concept of the multi-disciplinary team to which each discipline and professional contributes is a linchpin.  The overall goal of care is to support and rehabilitate Residents with enduring mental health problems in a homely environment using a community psychological model of care.  Nursing care is not provided by the staff team, any referral for nursing care would need to be delivered by the relevant community nursing team.  All care staff are expected to undergo NVQ Level II and III training in health and social care.

Arrangements with local Services

44 Massetts Road has excellent links with a wide range of statutory and non-statutory agencies.  Residents have regular appointments with their psychiatrist at an outpatient clinic. Locally there are 3 GP practices to choose from.  Other local services include Dental, Chiropody, Optical services and Mental Health Rehabilitation Team.  Commensurate with the Care Standards Act, Residents are assessed and identified needs met as appropriate.  There are also close links with Surrey County Council Adult and Community Care Services with a care management system in operation.  There are also links with non-statutory agencies.  The industrial workshops and facilities based around Horley and Redhill, which are run by Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Trust, offer structured occupation and work facilities with financial rewards. Occupational Therapy is also available in Reigate.

Leisure and Recreational Activities

Residents are encouraged to access or join local groups and clubs such as: leisure centre, church, day centre, The Rethink Club and The Link Club.  Residents are given the opportunity to participate in leisure outings and activities of their choice and an annual holiday supported by staff.  A social calendar and literature are available in the house.

Resident Participation

There are 8 W.T.E staff to provide a 24-hour care service.  This allows a minimum of two staff on duty during the day and one member of staff awake during the night, with another on call.  Three members of the staff team are qualified nurses with post registration training and experience in specialist mental health approaches and services.  The remaining five staff members who are all care support workers, have had many years of experience and training in health and social care.  All care support workers are expected to train to a nationally recognised standard.

Food and Dining Arrangements

Food is chosen by Residents, with a varied menu catering for specific diets if required. Food shopping is at the local supermarket by Residents and staff. Residents participate in cooking with the support of staff members.