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Westhaven
146 Huddersfield Road
Dewsbury
WF13 2RW
Tel:  01924 461720

A large home for seven adults with learning disabilities

Westhaven is a large stone-built house conveniently situated close to the centre of Dewsbury.  It has an enclosed garden to the rear of the house.

Each resident is assigned a key worker who is involved in drawing up a Care Plan to meet the needs of the individual resident.
At Westhaven we aim to provide a nourishing well balanced diet.  Residents are involved in choosing menus and are encouraged to try a variety of foods.  We also cater for special diets such as diabetic, slimming, vegetarian, etc.  Staff involved in food preparation hold the Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.
Westhaven works closely with other professionals such as social workers, doctors, psychologists, health visitors, physiotherapists, speech therapists, dentists and opticians in providing for each resident’s complete needs.
Staff are keen to work with parents and the family members who visit and also with past and prospective careers to offer continuity and support as far, as is practicable.
Authorised visitors and friends are free to visit at any reasonable time.  It is helpful to make arrangements in advance so as to ensure residents are in and room can be made available for visits.

Each resident will occupy a single bedroom, which will be decorated according to his or her wishes.  If he / she is unable to make their wishes know, then their advocate will make speak for them.

Staffing 
7 staff (6½ full time equivalents) provide 24 hour care

Admission Criteria

• Over 18 years of age
• Learning Difficulties
• In receipt of D.L.A. (Disability Living Allowance) and additional benefits
• Compatibility with other residents
• Would benefit from living in a Christian organisation / environment
• Co-operate with internal procedures e.g.  monitor monies, drugs, personal care etc.
• Day care placement negotiable (needs / appropriateness)

Admission & Discharge  Procedure

1. Referrals for admission are made directly to the Adults Residential Service Team Leader on 0113 388 5400
    
2. Introductory meeting to be arranged between all agencies concerned
   
   
3. Application forms should, be completed, together with as much documented material as is deemed necessary. 
   
   
4. Initially, a number of visits will be arranged, also over night stays. 
   
   
5. The first three months will be recognised a ‘trial period’ after the introductory short stays. 
   
   
6. Case review after the first three months and every six months thereafter.  Social Services to act as the reviewing officers. 
   
   
7. Social workers to visit residents for whom they are responsible and provide social work support as necessary. i.e. general welfare, benefits, liaise with families, day-care, etc. 
   
   
8. As with admissions, a planned discharge is encouraged.  There should be consultation with all support services and the resident.
   
   
9. One month’s notice to be given.

Philosophy of Care
Respect, Consistency, Kindness
The above words epitomise the attitude of staff to our work with people with learning disabilities.  They are afforded the same rights and values as other members of the community

We aim to provide the residents with a secure and structured lifestyle.

We emphasise ‘ability not disability’ and their emotional and intellectual development is our priority.  The learning of new skills in a safe and secure environment, is the key to growth, but the wider use of the local community and its shops and other facilities e.g. library public transport etc., is also invaluable.

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