What We Do
Mission Statement
“ To know our residents as people with their own personalities and pasts and ensure that their quality of life is promoted to the highest possible level”
Our service is split over 3 floors with each unit providing different levels of care dependant on the residents assessed needs. Staff work throughout the care home so that if a resident needs to move to another unit as their condition deteriorates, they will still see the same friendly faces.
Edgecombe Unit - Jackie Smith
Provides Social Care and accommodation for up to 23 residents. The Unit is managed by Jackie who is Senior care assistant and manager. Health needs are also met by the local District Nurse and multi-disciplinary team who visit regularly. Residents are encouraged to be as independent as possible; facilities are available on the unit for residents to make their own refreshments, breakfast and snacks; previous routines are adhered to as far as possible. The unit has direct access to a secure garden where residents can engage with numerous activities independently.
Saltram Unit - Holly Briscoe
Provides social care and accommodation for up to 23 residents. The Unit is managed by Holly, an experienced General Nurse who is supported by a team of RMN's, RGN's, Senior Care Assistants and Care Assistants. Residents have moderate dementia and require trained skilled intervention to minimise the distress and anxiety that this illness can cause. Our team liaise closely with the Consultant Psychiatrist and GPs to minimise the amount of medication used and create individualised care plans that focus on meeting their ever changing needs. The unit is a rich environment of textures, objects and items for the residents to pick up and engage with.
Cotehele Unit - Gill Cross
Provides nursing care, end of life care and accommodation for up to 20 residents. The Unit is Managed by Gill, an experienced Mental Health Nurse. She is supported by a team of RMN's, RGN's, Senior Care Assistants and Care Assistants. Residents have severe Dementia and are often reaching the end of their life. This is a quieter environment providing a higher level of nursing care as health needs increase. Our team work closely with St Luke's Hospice and local GPs and follow the Department of Health's Six Steps Programme. Relatives and friends are encouraged to stay with their loved ones where possible and are supported by our experienced staff throughout the end of life stage
Emma Barton - Deputy Manager
Emma is an experienced General nurse who joined Hartley Park 10 years ago. She started as a staff nurse and has experienced managing two units prior to progressing to Deputy Manager. Emma has a Level 5 leadership and management qualification.
Tom Crossfield - Home Manager
Tom is an experienced Mental Health Nurse who joined Hartley Park 10 years ago as the Cotehele Unit Manager, progressing to Deputy Home Manager in Spring 2016. Tom has completed the Alzheimers Society Dementia Champions programme as well as the St Lukes Six Steps Programme for end of life care.
Training Room
We are lucky to have a large training room which can hold up to 20 people comfortably. The room is available for use by the community and for a small nominal charge refreshments can be provided. We are currently developing this area to become a community resource with information and signposting for help and support for individuals and their families with a diagnosis of dementia.
Friends Of Hartley Park
The Friends of Hartley Park meet quarterly and provides support for relatives & friends as well as an opportunity to meet others and share experiences.
We have guest speakers to discuss relevant topics as well as discussions on how to shape the future of our service.
It is organised and led by Gill, Saltram Unit Manager.