What is included and what should I bring?
Included furniture
All rooms have a multifunction, medically approved electric bed, an armchair, built-in wardrobe, drawers, and bedside table. Bed and bathroom linen is supplied. You are welcome to bring your own bed linen if you wish.
Electrical items/test and tag
It is a requirement for all electrical equipment to undergo testing and tagging to ensure the safety of the items. Some items you bring in may also need to be risk assessed.
Television
Ask if a television is supplied or not (this varies from home to home). If the home does not supply a television and you wish to purchase one, please consider buying wall brackets to enable it to be mounted on the wall. Maintenance will mount the television for you.
Mobility scooters/electric wheelchair
If you have or would like to have an electric mobility scooter/electric wheelchair, you will require a doctor review, followed by a practical assessment by a physiotherapist or occupational therapist onsite, to assess safety, and will require the Manager’s approval.
Medications
We encourage you to bring at least one week’s supply of medication – preferably prepacked by your pharmacy in a Webster Pack or Medisachet (if available from your chemist). This will ensure that you have your regular medications, as a start prior to commencing supply from our pharmacy delivery service. Please note that prepacked dosette containers are unable to be used by our staff.
Toiletries
Basic toiletries (soap, moisturiser, toothbrush and toothpaste, shampoo and conditioner) are provided. However, if you have a personal preference for specific products, please bring these with you.
We provide Continence Aids for residents assessed as requiring them, however if you wish to supply your own, please discuss this with the nurse on admission.
Valuables
Please note, we don’t take responsibility for your personal possessions/valuables. Whilst all due care is taken by our staff, you may wish to consider taking out personal content’s insurance for valuable items in the event of accidental damage or misplaced items.
Personal items to bring
As this is will be your new home, please think about items that you use daily, and might wish to bring with you. These may include:
- Comfortable clothing, sleep wear, slippers, shoes, socks, stockings etc
- Recliner chair
- Items to personalise your room, such as family photos, wall art, cushions, bedspread.
