Description
Our home Located in a suburb of Barnsley, Shaftsbury House offers expert care and support to help people with learning disabilities lead more independent and fulfilling lives. We have 10 long-term residential placements and one respite room for short stays. We enjoy welcoming new people into the home and there is a warm, positive atmosphere.
Location
Barnsley town centre is just a short 10 minute walk from our home, which is ideal for accessing local amenities such as the library, sports centres, colleges, and a variety of pubs, restaurants and shops. We are on several public bus routes and there is a mainline train station in Barnsley.
Accommodation
Shaftsbury House has 11 individual bedrooms, spread over two floors. The majority of our rooms are wheelchair-friendly and we have a lift for access. Each room has its own toilet, hand basin and built-in wardrobes. One of the rooms is a bedsit-style apartment with its own kitchen and wet room, which is ideal for rehabilitation and preparing residents to move on. People are encouraged to decorate their rooms with their own belongings to ensure it suits their personality.
Our home also has:
- Spacious Lounge
- Dining room
- Kitchen, where residents can make their own food and drinks, should they choose to
- Games room
- Conservatory
- Large enclosed garden with a vegetable patch
- Its own minibus with a wheelchair lift
Living at Shaftsbury House
Moving into a new home can be unsettling, so we work closely with families and carers to make this process as smooth as possible. We plan a gradual transition period, with short visits and overnight stays until the individual feels comfortable moving into their new home.
Activities on offer include outings to the seaside, going out for meals, playing pool or attending a football match and drop-in services. Within the home, people like to contribute to the family environment and enjoy their hobbies. Individuals are encouraged to be as independent as possible and can help with everyday tasks, such as hoovering, looking after their own rooms, gardening, cooking and getting the shopping.
Our team
Our dedicated team has a wealth of experience in supporting people with a variety of disabilities and support needs. All staff are committed to the premise of ‘seeing the person not the condition’ and in promoting the individual’s privacy, rights and dignity. We have a rolling programme of training and Continuous Professional Development (CPD) to ensure we are up-to-date with best practices.
Referrals and assessment
If you would like to refer to Shaftsbury House, please get in touch to discuss your requirements – we respond to all referrals within 48 hours. Our team will then conduct a thorough, pre-admission assessment to ensure suitability of the placement and a written summary assessment report will be provided to you within 72 hours. Call 01226 786 611 or email: emma.birch@sunhealthcare.org
CQC Properties
CQC Service Type: Community services - Learning disabilities
CQC Specialism: Accommodation for persons who require nursing or personal care, Learning disabilities
Contact Details
Contact name: Emma Birch
Email address: emma.birch@sunhealthcare.org
Role: Registered Manager
Phone number: 01226 786611
Mobile number:
Address: Shaftsbury House, 53 Mount Vernon, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 4DJ
Locations
Address details:
53 Mount Vernon Road, Barnsley, S70 4DJ
Published: 09 August 2019