Heathvale House
95 Brigstock Road
Thornton Heath
Croydon
Surrey
CR7 7JL
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Introduction
Heathvale House is a care home located in Thornton Heath, Croydon, supporting gentleman who have a Mental Health need and/or Neurocognitive/Acquired Brain Injury condition which affects their behaviour, ability to process information and ability to function independently.
Service Description
The service can support males of working age who may present with alcohol abuse, substance misuse, dual diagnosis, alcohol related dementias and early onset dementias. Service Users may transition from Mental Health inpatient services, failed community placements and care homes, acute/PICU hospitals, neurorehabilitation services or secure units that no longer meet their needs.
Heathvale House specialises in managing aggression and challenging presentations, agitation, sexual disinhibition, vocalisations and other behaviours that pose a risk to themselves or others. Heathvale offers a safe and comfortable setting for up to nine Service Users who either require or benefit from a male only service. We have a specialist and dedicated team that compromises of a registered manager and qualified care staff to support our Service Users 24 hours a day. Our unique person centred approach encourages engagement with family and involvement to create a responsive and Service User led environment.
The Service has a large garden, activity room and pleasant communal space. Heathvale House can accept individuals subject to Ministry of Justice (MoJ) restrictions, a Community Treatment Order (CTO) – including individuals applicable to Deprivation of Liberties Safeguarding (DoLS) and on Licence as directed by the Parole Board. We aim to reduce the use of medication through the use of evidence-based non-pharmacological interventions such as positive behaviour support and sensory interventions. We track a variety of outcomes in domains such as meaningful activity, physical health, quality of life and risk. We work collaboratively with mental health services, social services, primary care and specialist services to ensure high standards of care to all Service Users.
Inclusion Criteria
- MALES AGED 18+
- MENTAL HEALTH
- MILD LEARNING DISABILITY
- SUBSTANCE MISUSE
- ALCOHOL ABUSE
- DUAL DIAGNOSIS
- EARLY ONSET DEMENTIA
- CHALLENGING BEHAVIOURS