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It is registered as a Care Home (with Nursing) for Younger Adults with Physical Disabilities with the Commission for Social Care Inspection. A copy of the last inspection report is available on request.
The unit provides a comprehensive service to clients recovering from acquired brain injury and neurological disorders. The philosophy of care is through a structured programme of rehabilitation to, where appropriate, long term support or planned discharge. Our approach to care also embraces the social, psychological and recreational needs of the service users, and these are integrated into the care plan.
The care provided is flexible and the care package is needs-led, to ensure a structured and effective rehabilitation. The care is delivered through a multi-disciplinary team, comprising of registered nurses, medical practitioner, rehabilitation assistants, occupational therapist, physiotherapist, speech and language therapist, psychologist and consultant neurologist.
The staff who work permanently on the unit are suitably qualified and are well supported by a rolling in-house programme and National Vocational Qualification training, along with regular supervision. Specialist in the area of neurology and acquired brain injury, from outside the unit, are also regularly invited to participate in the staff training programmes.
Each service user has a care plan, and these are reviewed monthly, in consultation with all significant others. Every service user and their close relatives play a significant role during during these reviews. The promotion of Social and Activities for Daily Living Skills are the key priorities within the rehabilitation programme. Every service user is also actively encouraged to participate in a range of activities organised jointly with the staff.
The evolving care and service provision is underpinned by regular feedback from service users, their relatives and the staff. Meetings are held quarterly with stakeholders, which comprise of representatives from local Primary Care NHS Trust, the Local Authority, and the Service Users' Group
The Unit is committed to partnership working with agencies in the statutory and non-statutory organisations. We engage proactively with our stakeholders, to ensure that the care and the needs of our service users are never compromised.
We regard each of our service users as an individual, and through understanding their unique needs, personality and medical history, we strive to promote a programme of rehabilitation with health outcomes that enhance their quality of life. In addition, we consistently aim to maintain the dignity and self-respect of our service users, even in the face of challenging behaviours, which can be a feature of acquired brain injury.
Publicly funded
- individually commissioned
Privately funded (anyone can purchase)
This Service was mapped by Eastern Region ABI. See HERE for more information
Patient description
Medically stable, but low awareness or response persists beyond eg 3 weeks after sedation withdrawn, ICP corrected and medically stable. Able to benefit from medical and physical therapy to prevent complications and support recovery.
Sites
Community hospital or specialist inpatient
Description of rehabilitation input
Assessment/active rehabilitation phase which needs to be distinguished from long term care, although planning care increasingly important aim after some (eg 6) months. Patients may go to active participation unit if they improve sufficiently.
Patient description
Medically stable, requiring supportive environment/accommodation, able to actively participate with and benefit from therapy. Will include spectrum of initial severity of injury with a small minority derived from Code 05 category
Sites
Residential Care/Supported Housing
Description of rehabilitation input
Retraining and enablement in day-to-day domestic and community-based tasks in a non-hospital, home-like environment, aimed at community re-integration/ inclusion by enhancing independence, wellbeing, & assist return to work/ education. In collaboration with Social Services, neuropsychiatry, voluntary and statutory services. Help for family/carers in supporting the person in these roles, and with identifying statutory support available.
Patient description
Medically stable, but permanent disability
Sites
Domiciliary, residential or nursing home, respite unit
Description of rehabilitation input
Life long prevention of avoidable complications involving residual physical, cognitive, emotional and behavioural problems, on a domiciliary, outpatient or respite basis.
Patient description
Medically stable. Unable currently to live in the community.
Sites
Residential Nursing Home
Description of rehabilitation input
Provide comfortable and stimulating environment, with encouragement to pursue recreational activities and personal interests. Would include daily activity programme and outside visits. Rehabilitation facilities could possibly include cognitive and behavioural support. Experienced nursing and care staff available 24 hours a day. Support with diet & feeding where necessary. Family members involved and consulted.
Level 3A (other local specialist services): Treat patients with Category C needs and is led/supported by consultants trained in specialties other than rehabilitation medicine
Oak Farm Clinic Care Home
Location and Contact detailsOak Farm Clinic, 276 Fakenham Road Taverham Norwich Norfolk NR8 6AD Telephone: 01603 868953 Email: mamachi2415@hotmail.com http://www.oakfarmclinic.co.uk |
Type of organisation
Descripton of organisation
miles (straight line)miles (approximate road distance) Entry last updatedNov 29, 2011 |
Further Details
Oak Farm Clinic, which is part of Choice Care 2000 limited, is a 31-bedded unit situated in Taverham on the A1067 Norwich to Falkenham Road. It is approximately five miles from Norwich City center and is therefore within easy reach of all amenities.It is registered as a Care Home (with Nursing) for Younger Adults with Physical Disabilities with the Commission for Social Care Inspection. A copy of the last inspection report is available on request.
The unit provides a comprehensive service to clients recovering from acquired brain injury and neurological disorders. The philosophy of care is through a structured programme of rehabilitation to, where appropriate, long term support or planned discharge. Our approach to care also embraces the social, psychological and recreational needs of the service users, and these are integrated into the care plan.
The care provided is flexible and the care package is needs-led, to ensure a structured and effective rehabilitation. The care is delivered through a multi-disciplinary team, comprising of registered nurses, medical practitioner, rehabilitation assistants, occupational therapist, physiotherapist, speech and language therapist, psychologist and consultant neurologist.
The staff who work permanently on the unit are suitably qualified and are well supported by a rolling in-house programme and National Vocational Qualification training, along with regular supervision. Specialist in the area of neurology and acquired brain injury, from outside the unit, are also regularly invited to participate in the staff training programmes.
Each service user has a care plan, and these are reviewed monthly, in consultation with all significant others. Every service user and their close relatives play a significant role during during these reviews. The promotion of Social and Activities for Daily Living Skills are the key priorities within the rehabilitation programme. Every service user is also actively encouraged to participate in a range of activities organised jointly with the staff.
The evolving care and service provision is underpinned by regular feedback from service users, their relatives and the staff. Meetings are held quarterly with stakeholders, which comprise of representatives from local Primary Care NHS Trust, the Local Authority, and the Service Users' Group
The Unit is committed to partnership working with agencies in the statutory and non-statutory organisations. We engage proactively with our stakeholders, to ensure that the care and the needs of our service users are never compromised.
We regard each of our service users as an individual, and through understanding their unique needs, personality and medical history, we strive to promote a programme of rehabilitation with health outcomes that enhance their quality of life. In addition, we consistently aim to maintain the dignity and self-respect of our service users, even in the face of challenging behaviours, which can be a feature of acquired brain injury.
Services available
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This service adheres to the following Regulatory Frameworks / is affiliated to the following bodies:
Referrals can be made by
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Privately funded (anyone can purchase)
Typical duration that a service is offered
As needed.This Service was mapped by Eastern Region ABI. See HERE for more information
Services available are defined by the following EHIG Rehabilitation Codes
For an explanation of the codings please click hereA BRAIN INJURY REHAB UNIT
[Code 60]Patient description
Medically stable, but low awareness or response persists beyond eg 3 weeks after sedation withdrawn, ICP corrected and medically stable. Able to benefit from medical and physical therapy to prevent complications and support recovery.
Sites
Community hospital or specialist inpatient
Description of rehabilitation input
Assessment/active rehabilitation phase which needs to be distinguished from long term care, although planning care increasingly important aim after some (eg 6) months. Patients may go to active participation unit if they improve sufficiently.
SUPPORTED HOUSING OR RESIDENTIAL CARE
[Code 75]Patient description
Medically stable, requiring supportive environment/accommodation, able to actively participate with and benefit from therapy. Will include spectrum of initial severity of injury with a small minority derived from Code 05 category
Sites
Residential Care/Supported Housing
Description of rehabilitation input
Retraining and enablement in day-to-day domestic and community-based tasks in a non-hospital, home-like environment, aimed at community re-integration/ inclusion by enhancing independence, wellbeing, & assist return to work/ education. In collaboration with Social Services, neuropsychiatry, voluntary and statutory services. Help for family/carers in supporting the person in these roles, and with identifying statutory support available.
CONTINUING REHAB WHEN YOU NEED IT
[Code 100]Patient description
Medically stable, but permanent disability
Sites
Domiciliary, residential or nursing home, respite unit
Description of rehabilitation input
Life long prevention of avoidable complications involving residual physical, cognitive, emotional and behavioural problems, on a domiciliary, outpatient or respite basis.
A SPECIALIST NURSING HOME
[Code 105]Patient description
Medically stable. Unable currently to live in the community.
Sites
Residential Nursing Home
Description of rehabilitation input
Provide comfortable and stimulating environment, with encouragement to pursue recreational activities and personal interests. Would include daily activity programme and outside visits. Rehabilitation facilities could possibly include cognitive and behavioural support. Experienced nursing and care staff available 24 hours a day. Support with diet & feeding where necessary. Family members involved and consulted.
This service is defined by the NMDS (National Minimum Data Set) codes as:
For an explanation of the NMDS, please click hereLevel 3A (other local specialist services): Treat patients with Category C needs and is led/supported by consultants trained in specialties other than rehabilitation medicine
