Kirkstall Court, Leeds 119-129 Vesper Road LS5 3LJ

Dukeries Healthcare

Focus of Facility: To provide slow –stream rehabilitation and long term care for people with Alcohol Related Brain Injury ( Wernicke`s/ Korsakoff`s Syndrome)

Ethos: Overall Objectives of this care pathway are to; - Provide treatment in the least restrictive environment which is as homely as clinically possible and establish effective liaison for follow up care - Provide immediate, effective interventions to promote independence and social inclusion - Reduce clients vulnerability to relapse and maximise resilience - Enable the client to participate fully in developing their care plan with an emphasis upon promoting independence and life skills - Develop the strengths of the service user to manage their own mental health with some autonomy Costs (per week): £ 849

Clientele: Male and female over the age of 18 years.

Location: Leeds, Kirkstall court is a purpose built home. It consists of 38 en-suite bedrooms, located on three floors. The home is on the main bus route into Leeds City Centre and is four miles away from the centre. It is also close to local shops, Kirkstall Abbey and Kirkstall Museum

Family Accommodation: Not offered but there are hotels and guesthouses nearby.

Family Dining Facilities: relatives are welcome to dine with the resident when visiting.

Range of Cares Provided: Kirkstall Court provides a slow- stream rehabilitation programme which includes support with all activities of daily living, an activities programme, help to access further educational opportunities, guidance on returning to employment and access to appropriate health care services. Staffs who have undertaken special training in this area deliver all care.

Clothing and Laundry: The unit supports service users to launder their own clothes in our laundry room as part of their rehabilitation programme. The unit has full time laundry staff to help residents if they wish.

Mealtimes: Breakfast form 8- 10; lunch from 1-2.30; Dinner from 5 -6.30pm, Supper from 20.30 Snacks & drinks available around the clock

Diet and Choice: There are two choices available for every meal. In addition to this, the unit can cater for any special requests. Special diets can be catered for.

Bedrooms: Service users in Kirkstall Court each have their own room with an en suite toilet and washbasin.

Access: Kirkstall Court is fully accessible by wheelchair users and there is a lift that connects the ground and first floors

GP / Medical Cover: All service users will need to be registered with a local GP who will ensure that medical assistance is available should it be required

Staff Training: All staff are qualified in health and social care as well as having further specialist knowledge on ARBI / ABI

Fire Safety and Evacuation Planning: All staff are trained regularly in Fire Safety and regular drills are held

Management Team: Kirkstall Court is run by a Registered manager supported by a Deputy manager

Service User Contact Details: The phone number of Kirkstall Court is 0113 259 1111. Service users may take calls on this number although many service users prefer to use their own mobile phones. Emails and faxes can be passed on to service users. Fax; 013 22574 44 Email; [email protected]

Transport: Kirkstall Court does not have its own transport but as it is conveniently located on the main bus route into Leeds City Centre, local transport could be used .