Abbeymoor Neurodisability Centre
Abbeymoor Neurodisability Centre is located in the centre of Swalwell on the main bus route. It is across the road from the Metro Centre, and within easy reach of the University City of Newcastle upon Tyne with its many attractions and amenities. In addition, a number of local shops, cafes, hair salons, supermarkets, sports facilities and cinemas are situated close to the Centre.
The Centre specialises in meeting the needs of adults with complex neurological conditions who have low, medium or high nursing dependency needs. We tailor our programmes specifically to meet the needs of each individual to enable them to achieve their personal goals, reduce disability and improve their quality of life.
Whatever the need, care is delivered with patience, kindness and understanding. We recognise the benefits to clients of family involvement and we welcome and encourage relatives and friends to be part of the life of the Centre.
Our facilities
Our Centre has spacious modern facilities equipped to meet the needs of clients and families.
- 40 single bedrooms with ample space for personal items
- All bedrooms have washbasins and some have full en suite facilities
- All rooms are equipped with telephone points
- Flat screen televisions and DVD players are available in a number of rooms
- Assisted baths and showers
- Spacious lounges with wide screen televisions,
- DVDs and music systems
- Large dining rooms
- Two kitchens for clients and visitors to prepare drinks and snacks
- Easily accessible gardens and patio area
- Conservatory
- Games room
- In-house personal laundry service
Our programme
Our manager and staff endeavour to ensure that each client's individual needs are met.
We provide qualified nursing care 24 hours a day. Our registered nurses have the role of key workers, each leading a team of staff providing care, support and encouragement for a small group of clients and planning their care in consultation with that individual, their relatives and their doctor. Programmes and care plans are reviewed regularly by our team and at meetings with clients, relatives, referrers and funders.
Our structured programmes of recreational activities and daily living skills are tailored to meet the individual needs and choices of our clients, and are designed to enable each client to achieve their full potential. Clients are encouraged and assisted to visit local facilities and make wide use of the public services available.
Our team
Each aspect of care is discussed and agreed with the team members. We also work closely with specialist members of community based multidisciplinary teams to ensure that clients access relevant agencies and treatment programmes, appropriate to their changing healthcare needs.
The support for the service includes input from specialists such as the community tissue viability nurse, speech and language therapist, physiotherapist, occupational therapist, gastrostomy nurse, CPN (community psychiatric nurse) and dietitian, who visit when required. Clients also benefit from our close liaison with the Huntington's consulting team from the nearby Walkergate Park Neurosciences Department.
Our dedicated activities co-ordinator arranges a varied programme of activities to suit our client group, including outings to the cinema and theatre.
We employ in-house caterers to prepare appetising and nourishing meals with varied menus, accommodating all dietary needs.
Clients are registered locally with a General Practitioner and are able to access community resources such as dentists, opticians and chiropodists.
Referral, assessment and admission
For enquiries and further information regarding referral, assessment and admission fees please contact us on 0191 488 0899 or by email at: abbeymoor@fshc.co.uk
Following referral there will be a pre-admission assessment either at the place where the client is cared for, or at our Centre. Clients accepted for admission will have funding provided by the appropriate statutory or private organisation.
Prior to admission, each new client and their families are welcome to visit the Centre and meet with the manager and members of our team.
Location
By road:
From the A1 North take the Swalwell/Whickham exit onto the B6317. From the A1 South, follow the signs for the B6317.
Once on the B6317, continue to the roundabout and exit to the left, following the signs for Dunston.
Take the first right at Newsmarket, then the first left along Crowley Road which leads straight to the Centre.
(Although the Centre is on Market Lane, it is accessed via Cowley Road.)
Public Transport:
Several buses travel through Swalwell from Newcastle City Centre and the Metro Interchange at Gateshead.
All buses stop at Swalwell roundabout, from where the Centre is five minutes walk.
Abbeymoor Neurodisability Centre
Market Lane
Swalwell
Gateshead
Tyne & Wear
NE16 3DZ
Tel: 0191 488 0899
Fax: 0191 488 8202
Email: abbeymoor@fshc.co.uk
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