Framland, Wantage

Christian care home in Oxfordshire

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Residential and respite care

For those sympathetic to the Christian faith

About Framland in Wantage, Oxfordshire

Framland is a 21-bed residential care home in Wantage. We offer residential care for older people, including for those who are living with dementia and those with learning disabilities. We can provide respite care to those who need it and we are able to offer care at the end of life.

Framland has nine rooms with en-suite bathrooms, one walk-in shower room and one assisted bathroom. All rooms are fully furnished, with aerial and satellite TV and telephone access points. We believe it is important that residents enjoy a feeling of homeliness, so each resident is encouraged to personalise their room with their own belongings.

The spacious lounge/dining room is on the ground floor, and there are three other small sitting rooms. There is an assisted bathroom and one walk-in shower room. The garden has a woodland path, which has been designed for texture, smell and visual stimulation. A passenger lift is available to provide access to the first floor.

There are garden tables to sit out at and lots of shade, including arbors and an awning. The people living here are encouraged to take a daily walk around the circular pathway. The garden is large and secure and this enables us to keep the people living here safe. We have lots of outdoor activities ranging from hoopla to having afternoon teas.

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24 hour care

Home cooked meals

Hymns and songs

Hairdresser

Secure gardens

Snacks and drinks

Devotions

Sunday services

Activities

Ensuite bathrooms

Assisted bathrooms

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Caring and highly trained staff

The Care Manager, who is registered by the Care Quality Commission, is responsible for the dedicated team of over 40 staff members.

Typically, Framland has four carers and a senior carer on shift in the day, and three carers and a senior carer on shift in the evening. During the day, there is also a Hummingbird on shift who supports those living with dementia by offering company and support, often reading with the residents, singing with them and praying
with them. There are two carers on shift overnight, and up to five at weekends with two overnight.

We also have an Activities and Community Engagement Facilitator, a Maintenance Officer and Catering Manager/Cook and Housekeepers who work in different parts of the home – one in the kitchen, a team of two carrying out cleaning throughout the home. Our night staff provide a laundry so that the team can ensure that the home is always clean and well-presented and that those who live with us have a well-laundered wardrobe.

We are supported by a central team consisting of Operations, Property Services, Finance, Marketing and Communications, and Human Resources.

The Way We Care at Framland

At Pilgrims’ Friend Society, our approach to care, The Way We Care, underpins life in our homes, helping us to create communities where older people can flourish.

At the heart of The Way We Care is our commitment to making sure we know each person really well so we can care for them in the way that’s best for them. When someone comes to live at Framland, a senior member of the care team will discuss their needs with them and create an individual Care Plan which covers everything from their history to their social interests, personal relationships, hobbies, and emotional, spiritual and cultural needs. We call those who live with us ‘family members’ reflecting our commitment to creating places where those who choose to live with us feel truly at home.

We support those who live with us to remain as independent as possible but our care team provide support with activities such as bathing, dressing and mealtimes for those who need it. We focus on seeing the individual person first before seeing any form of illness or disability. This is especially relevant when caring for those living with a form of dementia.

As part of The Way We Care, we build communities where those who live with us can enjoy an active spiritual and social life. Bible study groups meet regularly, and we have main devotions in the lounge which are led by local ministers and staff. We also provide support for personal devotion and prayer. We have a regular prayer meeting once a week where people can pray for each other.

Our Activities & Community Engagement (ACE) Facilitator oversees activities, planned together with our family members. Activities include singing, flower arranging, armchair exercises, coffee mornings and crafts. These are supported by a team of volunteers. Trips out, as well as involving local schools in craft activities, life histories and singing keeps those who live with us in touch with their local community.

We meet regularly with those who live with us to talk about the activities and social life of the home, and their views are sought on every aspect of life in the home as part of our Quality Assurance system.

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