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Beechwood - Derby
Registered for 8 Service User´s Beechwood comprises of two Traditional semi-detached homes, which retain the feeling of normal family living. Beechwood is situated in Alvaston close to Derby providing excellent road and rail links.
Alvaston is a busy and vibrant community which enables residents to build their confidence and independence.
The Bedrooms comply with the National Minimum Standards for homes registered prior to August 2002 and are as follows:
Room 1: 12m² (First Floor)
Room 2: 12m² (First Floor)
Room 3: 18m² (First Floor)
Room 4: 18m² (First Floor)
Room 5: 12m² (First Floor)
Room 6: 14m² (First Floor)
Room 7: 16.5m² (Ground Floor)
Please note that all measurements are approximate.
All bedrooms have a sink with vanity cupboard, mirror, and shaving socket. Each bedroom has windows that can be opened by the service user if they wish, though all windows have restrictors fitted for the protection of the service user. All bedroom doors are fitted with a lock, for which the service user holds the key. These can be locked from the inside and outside. The bedroom doors do not have a letterbox, all mail is delivered through the main front door, any private mail for residents is given to them, unopened, by staff. Each room also has two double sockets and a television aerial socket. The bed rooms do not have a telephone socket fitted, instead a cordless phone is available for all clients to use in private should they wish.
Each service user is provided with a wardrobe, chest of drawers, two chairs, desk, lockable space, shelving, bed, bedding, towelling, carpet and curtains. However the service users may elect to reject or increase on these items should they wish. There may also be a reduction/increase in this provision if a specific risk/need is identified within their service user care plan and/or associated risk assessments. There is currently one shared bedroom.
Service users may personalise and decorate their own room to their own taste, including buying or bringing in furniture and electrical equipment, providing it meets with Fire regulations and/or PAT testing. Any persons, including staff, wishing to enter these rooms will obtain permission to enter the room from the service user first.
Communal Space comprises of a lounge, two dining rooms and craft area with a combined measurement of 55 square meters (approximately). In addition there is a domestic kitchen which all service users use to prepare meals, snack and drinks or to work with staff to assist at meal times etc. There is a downstairs lavatory and two upstairs bathrooms, both containing toilets and sinks. The home office and sleeping in room are on the ground floor.
Beechwood has off road parking space for two vehicles, with further parking available in a nearby side street parking. Service users are able and supported to access all forms of transport.
Beechwood has a secured rear garden that the service users are encouraged to take full advantage of. It is approximately 2.5 miles from the train station and approximately 3 miles from the main town centre and bus station. All these areas are easily accessible as Beechwood is on a main bus route.
Beechwood House´s full statement of purpose is available below in a Word Document.
