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Activities
We offer outdoor pursuits including: Private
angling, numerous gardens and rockeries for the horticulturists.
Staff are encouraged to promote activities for the less ambulant
resident within the home. These indoor pursuits would include
hobbies and residents' own personal interests. There is of
course a library and reading room containing a large selection
of books.p
Services
Health professionals including the doctor,
dentist and physiotherapist make regular visits. Appointments
can be arranged with opticians, audiologists, chiropodists
as required. Hairdressers visit the home on a regular basis.
Visits by clergy of all denominations are also arranged. Transport
can be arranged for mobile residents to visit local churches.p
Money and Valuables
In the interests of security it is discouraged
for residents to bring large amounts of money or valuables
in to the home. Any items of value brought in by the resident
or the residents family must be covered by the resident/residents
family's own insurance. A safe within the main office is available
at the home, although this is used for small cash transactions
only. Cheques may be cashed at the home.p
Temporary vacations
Residents are quite at liberty to spend periods
of time away from Abbey Chase with family and friends providing
Matron is informed.p
Visiting
Visitors are encouraged with the exception
of meal times, although luncheon with a resident can be arranged
for visitors if required. If you feel that you would like
to reside at Abbey Chase and share the warmth, hospitality,
companionship and have the security of your future health
and happiness then call us at once. Matron will be pleased
to take your call and look forward to meeting your friends
and family.p
Fees
The charges for accommodation vary according
to the particular needs or requirements of individual residents
i.e. different categories of care are required, single or
shared and/or en-suite rooms. One month's written notice is
required for termination or change in agreement. The fees
charged are fully inclusive and although personal laundry
service is included, dry cleaning, Professional services i.e.
chiropody, hairdressing, taxis and personal telephones are
not. Daily newspapers, magazines and periodical may be ordered
but will be charged to the resident's account as with cigarettes,
toiletries, stationery and other personal requisites.p
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