Stonebridge - first and foremost, a home - where some of us work, some of us live, but all of us belong
Stonebridge - first and foremost, a home - where some of us work, some of us live, but all of us belong
We provide 24 hour nursing care for adults aged 18 years and over who are living with dementia and/or mental illness; we aim to be person-centred in our care and this may mean that our goals, and the ways in which the Home is presented and operates, differ from more traditional care settings.
Stonebridge is rated as “Outstanding” by the Care Quality Commission. Click here to read our most recent inspection report.
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Stonebridge is, first and foremost, a home; some of us work here, some of us live here, but whatever we’re doing, we’re doing it together.
We have come to understand that there needs to be a huge shift in dementia care and that the only way to achieve it is to make the commitment – learn, change, grow – be prepared to get it wrong and try again – understanding always that people have placed huge trust in us and the responsibility that accompanies this can be overwhelming if you don’t retain a clear, undimming vision.
We believe that the challenges our residents face can be met, sometimes overcome, when everyone works together – staff, family, friends, health & social care professionals – and that positive relationships between all these groups produce positive, life-affirming care.
We acknowledge the achievements, joys, tragedies and regrets that have shaped our residents’ lives, and know that our position in sharing part of their journey is both a privilege and a responsibility.
Person-centred care is a simple enough philosophy; it simply means putting the person receiving the care at the heart of every decision made for them as an individual, or as part of a wider community. It means supporting people to make what choices they can, however insignificant that decision may appear to others. It means choosing when to get up or go to bed, what and when to eat, what to do, what to wear – exercising some control when a disease is taking control away. Person-centred care demands that we focus on the person, not the disease; on what someone can do, not only on what they can’t. It means we must change to reflect their needs, and not expect that they conform to suit ours. It means remembering that everyone has a story, and that it should be heard and cherished.
A person-centred dementia care unit will be full of “stuff”, and you will no doubt be encouraged to add to it!
We are responsible for helping people with dementia live their lives, in ways that are good and right for them.
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