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Supporting adults in their later years
 Our friendly home provides an extensive
range of features and facilities. Residents may enjoy the
company of others in the lounges, gardens, café and healthclub
or relax in the privacy of their own room. All rooms are
pleasantly decorated and we strive to provide combined
comfortable living with excellent care and treatment. All our
rooms have 24-hour nurse-call systems and we are happy for you
to bring small items of furniture and other personal
belongings to make your stay a real "home from home".
Key Features...
- Spacious rooms
- Activities Co-ordinator
- Beautiful landscaped gardens
- Regular change of menu and nutritious meals
- Healthclub with health, beauty and fitness facilities
- Internet Café
- Personal laundry
- Hotel services
- Minibus for outings
 We support the wide and varied lifestyle
choices of our residents. Our Activities Co-coordinator
provides a range of activities designed to create fulfilling,
stimulating and meaningful experiences. The kitchen is an
integral part of life at Millfield House; the Chef meets all
our residents to establish their individual preferences. The
catering team takes great pride in providing nutritious,
varied menus, using fresh seasonal produce whenever possible.
A move at any stage of life is never easy and we actively
encourage family and friends to be part of this. Visitors are
welcome at any time and have the opportunity to use our
Healthclub and Café as well as the facilities in Millfield
House.
Admission Procedure and Service Pathway
| Pre-admission assessment
at current place of residence |
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| A Key Worker and Named
Nurse meet resident on day of admission |
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| Comprehensive care and
treatment programmes devised based on full assessment of
individual strengths and needs |
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| Individual programmes are
coordinated at monthly multidisciplinary team meeting,
with plans followed up through the week. This promotes
outstanding communication throughout the team |
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6-monthly reviews,
involving resident, family and multi-disciplinary team;
accessible written report produced to consolidate issues
discussed
for continuous development |
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| Where discharge planning
is an integral part of a clients programme potential
discharge options are considered from the date of
admission |
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| Discharge processes are
well planned and supported to ensure sustainability of
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Therapy and Rehabilitation from Neural
Pathways
Bespoke therapy packages are available in addition to our
standard service. This service is provided in partnership with
Neural
Pathways a locally based specialist team of therapists who
are leaders in the field of therapy and rehabilitation with a
reputation for exceptional quality, efficient service and
sustainable outcomes.
 Individual therapy opportunities can be
extended into a wide range of activities throughout the day
within Millfield House and the wider community.
The therapy team consists of:
- Physiotherapists
- Occupational Therapists
- Speech and Language Therapists
- Clinical Neuropsychologists
- Therapy Assistants
Therapy form Neural
Pathways can be arranged prior to admission as part of the
resident’s total package, or at any time via self or family
referral - please ask for details.
 A range of therapy options are available
for all conditions and stages of life including:
- Balance and walking
- Falls risk reduction
- Physical maintenance therapy
- Seating assessment
- Equipment recommendations
- Feeding skills assessment
- Communication therapy
- Psychology assessment and support
- Hydrotherapy
- Functional rehab programmes
- Independence skills rehabilitation
- Discharge programmes
All therapies require an initial assessment with the
service tailored to a very individual level led by the choices
and needs of each resident.
Opportunities Team
 Millfield House has a team of dedicated
individuals whose role is to promote, facilitate and enable
social opportunities and inclusion for our clients.
Our activities are designed to create fulfilling,
stimulating and meaningful experiences, which we find enhance
important feelings of self-worth and participation. Regular
activities are arranged by our activities organiser and
tailored to suit all residents, including exercise classes,
arts & crafts, reminiscence therapy, painting and local
trips.
Bespoke social activity packages are available in
addition to our standard service. This service is provided by
our Opportunities team, which is directed by our Therapy team.
This ensures individual lifestyle choices can be extended into
a wide range of activities throughout the day within Millfield
House and the wider community.
The service is tailored to a very individual level led by
the lifestyle choices each resident wishes to make.
 The opportunities team make full use of
the facilities offered by the Newcastle-Gateshead conurbation
which provides a huge range of facilities such as the Metro
Centre, St James’ Park, The Baltic Arts and Sage Centre’s,
riverside walks and many other attractions. Millfield House
itself along with The Healthclub and our own accessible
transport provides many choices for activities both relaxing
and more challenging. Regular holidays and days out are
facilitated by the opportunities team, particularly during the
summer months.
A lively residents’ forum exists and this is facilitated by
members of the opportunities team, with regular meetings and
proactive consultation.
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