Meadowbrook Neurodisability Suite
Meadowbrook Neurodisability Suite is situated in a semi-rural location on the border of England and Wales and on the main road into Shrewsbury. It is a few miles from the ancient market town of Oswestry, steeped in history and offering many attractions, independent shops and amenities.
The Suite 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 Suite.
Our Aim
We aim to create an environment that is welcoming, comfortable and safe which facilitates a positive attitude to independence. The team is committed to providing high standards of nursing and rehabilitation, treating each client as an individual and reflecting their wishes and rights to privacy, dignity and respect.
We accept adults aged 18 to 65 years who are medically stable, with a range of conditions including:
- Complex neurodisability
- Neurological conditions such as multiple sclerosis, motor neurone disease, Huntington's Disease, Parkinson's Disease and cerebral palsy
- Acquired brain injury such as head injury and stroke
- Tracheostomy
- Enteral feeding
Our Facilities
Our Suite has spacious modern facilities equipped to meet the needs of clients and families.
- 24 single bedrooms all with en suite facilities and ample space for personal items
- Most rooms have telephone points
- Assisted baths and showers
- Large physiotherapy room with access to a wet room
- Spacious lounges with televisions, DVDs and music systems
- Comfortable dining rooms
- Kitchen for clients and visitors to prepare drinks and snacks
- Easy access to garden and patio area
- Minibus with wheelchair lift
- In-house personal laundry service
Multi Disciplinary 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 occupational therapist, tissue viability nurse, Huntington's nurse, motor neurone nurse, multiple sclerosis nurse, speech and language therapist and dietitian, who visit when required.
Both permanent and respite clients benefit from treatment by our on-site senior physiotherapist and assistant.
Our dedicated activities co-ordinators arrange outings to the cinema and theatre, and activities such as swimming and computing courses. We also encourage and help residents with planning holidays. We employ in-house caterers to prepare appetising and nourishing meals with varied menus, accommodating all dietary needs.
The Suite's medical support is led by a single GP practice that provides weekly appointments as well as emergency cover, and is supported by other local GP practices. Clients are also able to access community resources such as dentists, opticians and chiropodists as appropriate.
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.
Referral, Assessment and Admission
For enquiries and further information regarding referral, assessment and admission fees please contact us on 01691 653000 or by email at: meadowbrook.suite@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 Suite. 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 Suite and meet with the manager and members of our team.
Inspection Report
All our units are subject to inspection by Government agencies. You can read this unit's inspection report on the Government website. Please click here [External Link]
How to find us
Approaching Oswestry along the A5/A483 from the North, stay on the main A5/A483 heading for Oswestry and at the Lord Molton roundabout go straight on. At the next roundabout take the second exit left following the signs for 'Nursing Home and Orthopaedic Hospital'. Continue along Twinpath Lane until you pass the hospital entrance and Meadowbrook is the next left.
Approaching Oswestry along the A5/A483 from the South follow the A5/A483. At Mile End roundabout turn right, continue over the next roundabout, still heading for Wrexham. At the third roundabout, take the 4th exit following the signs for 'Nursing Home and Orthopaedic Hospital', continue along Twinpath Lane until you pass the hospital entrance, and Meadowbrook is the next left.
Public Transport:
A regular bus service operates from Oswestry and a train service is available to and from Gobowen Station which is two miles away.
Meadowbrook Neurodisability Suite
Twinpath Lane
Gobowen
Oswestry
Shropshire
SY10 7HD
Tel: 01691 653000
Fax: 01691 662927
Email: meadowbrook.suite@fshc.co.uk
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