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Lawford Lodge - Diverse Abilities

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Lawford Lodge is a transition respite home for adults, 18 to 25 years old, who have physical disabilities and complex medical needs.

The aim is to provide short term care with the 2 bedded bungalow, with the objectives of:-

  1. Relieving some of the pressures that parents and carers can come under as they care for their child who has considerable support needs.
  2. Help parents to continue caring for their child at home, delaying the need for alternative housing.
  3. Provide a home from home environment where people feel safe.
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Venue/Contact Details
56
Hoyal Road
Hamworthy
Poole
Dorset
Postcode
BH15 4HZ
Area coverage
Pan Dorset
Directions
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Facilities
  • Hoist / Changing Bench
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Accessible Toilet
  • Disabled Car Parking
Times and Costs
Opening times:
Office open Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm
Further opening details:
  • Afternoon
  • Morning
  • Daily
Costs:
Varies dependent on needs and package requirements.
Ages, Booking Details and Referral Information
Ages:
From 18 years to 25 years
Booking Information:
Contact via the website or telephone.
Referral process:
  • A referral can be made by parents, social care or health care by emailing a completed referral form to the manager. Funding must be agreed prior to Shapes commencing service.
Religious and Additional Needs Provision
Additional needs supported:
  • Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulty
  • Medical Condition, including Allergies
  • Physical Disability
Special dietary provision
Able to cater for special diets.
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Description:

Lawford Lodge is a 2 bedded bungalow with lounge area, kitchen, accessible bathroom and large garden.

There are hoists in both bedrooms, bathroom and in the lounge.

Adults with complex medical needs can come for breaks, which can vary in length, dependent on assessed need (ie. 1 night per month or 2 nights per week). It may, also, be possible for them to stay for extended periods of 7 nights dependent on availability.

Lawford Lodge has access to an accessible vehicle.

Staff are trained to meet complex medical needs through registered nurses within the organisation.

Staffing is provided, generally, on a 1:1 ratio. This ratio is by no means fixed, and where there are specific needs mutually identified by Social Services/Health and parents/carers, there may be extra staffing to cover all of a person’s needs.

Policies
Are your staff DBS Approved?
Yes
Do you have a First Aid Policy?
Yes
Do you have Public Liability Insurance?
Yes