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If you need a placement now: 1) Contact us for availability. To discuss any aspect of your requirements in detail with us, please call our head office on: 01253-640683 |
Bracken LodgeBracken Lodge is located within the outskirts of Warton village, which is within easy access of both Preston and Blackpool. The home has a local doctors, dentist and opticians. Features Bracken Lodge has recently been redesigned inside and out to improve both the external appearance of the property and the functional layout of the home. Externally, the front of the property has been redesigned and landscaped. Internally, the dining room, lounge and second lounge have been redesigned to improve the layout and the home's ambiance. The accommodation is of a high decorative standard, which is conducive to maintaining a friendly and homely atmosphere. We recognise the importance of the need for both companionship and privacy. The communal lounge is both aesthetically pleasing and comfortable and is equipped with both a television and a video Bedrooms Bedrooms are of single occupancy, some with wash facilities. All have comfortable furnishings. All rooms have a portable colour television and residents have the facility of booking the in-house video for their rooms. Each young person is able to personalise their own space with such things as posters, pictures and personal possessions. Resident's can also choose the colour of their rooms. On admission each resident receives money to purchase soft furnishings to personalise their room. Care Services Bracken Lodge provides care for up to 6 young people of both sexes, between the ages of 10 and 18. At Bracken Lodge we believe that each young person needs a sense of belonging. They need routine and consistency in their lives and a caring system of support to encourage, develop and maintain self esteem and confidence. To this end we have a team of people who are committed to working with residents to encourage them to express themselves freely and positively and to help them overcome previous traumas in their lives. We have an extensive training programme to ensure that all staff receive the necessary training to ensure the consistency of approach and to gain the knowledge to support the young people in their endeavours. An individual plan for each resident is developed through their placement, which means the involvement of both staff and the young person concerned. Residents are encouraged to discuss their needs and feelings openly and we always maintain a high staff to child ratio. Admissions Procedure Before we can invite someone to stay at Bracken Lodge, we obviously need to ascertain their background, previous experiences and immediate needs. In order for us to process this information quickly, we request that details are supplied to us using our official referral form. After initial contact, we would be pleased for the young person, their family and their social worker to visit us to assess our facilities and suitability. Admission is initially on a 3 month trial basis. This enables us to determine the effectiveness of our work with the young person and safeguards against disrupting the dynamics of our existing group.
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