NEW LEEDS CARE HOME OPENS ITS DOORS TO THE PUBLIC
The Priory Group’s first care home for older people in Leeds is opening its doors to show the local community the fantastic facilities available.
Atkinson Court, in Leeds, is a purpose built nursing home with beds for 75 residents needing nursing or dementia nursing care. The home will be under the leadership of experienced manager Sue Smit and will create up to 60 jobs in the area.
The home on Ings Road provides nursing and dementia services in single, en-suite accommodation finished to the highest standard. There is also a choice of lounges and dining areas and an enclosed landscaped garden.
The home’s dementia floor utilises the very latest research in dementia care focussing on a person’s abilities. Dementia-signposting will assist with orientation and a reminiscence room is a key focal point.
All residents have access to carefully planned activities and a wide range of professionals including a hairdresser, chiropodist, optician and GP.
The Priory Group also has specialist care homes for adults under 65 years providing care for those requiring neuro-rehabilitation or who have complex physical and learning disabilities.
Sharon Butler, managing director of Priory Group Care Homes Division said: “We are investing in older people’s services over the next few years. Atkinson Court has been well received by healthcare professionals, particularly in light of the nursing and dementia nursing services it provides for local people in Leeds.
“We are very proud to be a part of the local community and look forward to welcoming many visitors to our new home on 22nd April.
“The Open Day will give people the opportunity to tour the home, meet the team and ask any questions they may have about the care available.”
Age Concern will also be in attendance on the day to offer information on their services.
The Open Day is on 22nd April 2010 between 4pm and 8.30pm and refreshments will be served.
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The Priory Group is the UK’s leading independent provider of acute mental health services, secure and step-down services, specialist education, complex care and neuro-rehabilitation services, working in partnership with the public and independent sectors.
Priory's acute psychiatric hospitals offer a comprehensive range of successful, evidence-based inpatient, outpatient and day patient treatment programmes and therapy services for a wide variety of mental health issues, including depression, addictions, eating disorders and child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS).
Priory Secure Services is a specialist provider of secure mental health services working in partnership with the NHS.
Priory's complex care hospitals and neuro-rehabilitation centres treat people with enduring mental and physical illnesses, restricted mobility and challenging behaviours that are often the result of organic, degenerative or neurological problems and whose needs cannot be met in conventional environments. Priory's neuro-rehabilitation centres care for people with a wide range of acquired or progressive neurological disorders, including brain injuries and illness, spinal injuries, brain haemorrhages and stroke.
Priory Education Services is the UK's leading independent provider of specialist education and care for children and young people aged four to 35 with Asperger's Syndrome (AS), autistic spectrum disorders (ASD), behavioural, emotional and social difficulties (BESD) and specific learning difficulties associated with dyslexia.
The Priory Group is developing a range of high quality care homes offering long-term, short-term and respite nursing care for older people who are physically frail or suffering with dementia related disorders.