Mansard House Residential Care Home Preston

Mansard house is a detached house in Preston suitable for 9 people with complex needs between the ages of 18 and 65 years of age. The philosophy of the home is to encourage and enable service users to lead a full and happy life within a supported and safe home environment, according to the individual needs of the service user utilising social and community services.

Each individual room is furnished and decorated to the preference and taste of the individual service user. All communal areas, i.e. lounges, dining-room, etc, are decorated to a high standard, all having audio/visual equipment. The garden is used for relaxation, as well as other activities such as barbeques. The home has a car, which is at the disposal of the service users.

A reliable bus system operates from the adjoining road going to Preston or elsewhere. The train station is at the bottom of the hill. There are local shops within easy walking distance of the house. The towns of Leyland and Chorley are both only a short distance away, as are the town centres.

STAFF TEAM & DEVELOPMENT

The staff team comprises of a manager who takes overall responsibility of the home, and support workers. This team is made up from staff who are experienced in supporting people in a variety of social and domestic settings. A flexible rota system operates to satisfy both statutory requirements and the needs of the individual person. Regular staff meetings are held. This ensures good communication, team work and a consistent approach to the service provided.

ABOUT OUR SERVICE

We aim to deliver a high quality service to the service user and all staff follow the same aims and objectives:

• To promote stages of independence according to individual service user needs;

• To develop a relaxed and homely environment and to ensure that the home does not feel like an institution;

• To encourage autonomy, individuality, self help skills;

• To encourage and enable individuals to establish lifestyles that will separate home life from other pursuits,eg work, education, hobbies, and the normal activities e.g, shopping;

• The service user will be able to live an independent life, as they wish , making their own choices on a day to day basis;

• To have help and support to fulfil their goals in life, at the same time taking the calculated risks into consideration, that this entails;

• To be treated as friends and equals and at all times receive respect;

• To enjoy a caring, comfortable, friendly home environment with support according to individual needs; 

ACTIVITIES

The participation of residents in local activities and amenities is encouraged. The service user is given equal opportunities to participate in the day to day activities/tasks within their home and it is recognised that individuals require different levels of support. There are a wide range of activities within the town, which the service user is encouraged to participate in, with the appropriate assistance from support workers.

FURTHER INFORMATION & REFERRALS

If you would like further information on our services or wish to discuss a referral, please do not hesitate to contact Terry Curtis (Area Manager) on 0151 651 3386 or Head Office on 0151 651 1716.