The Arbury Care Centre at Badby Park
Specialist nursing and rehabilitation after neurological trauma
Acquired brain injury (ABI) is trauma to the brain caused by external or internal physical injury. External injuries are usually the result of falls, car crashes, sporting accidents or assaults; while internal injuries can arise from illness (such as stroke, cerebral haemorrhage, tumour or infection), poisoning or substance abuse.
The severity and type of problems caused by acquired brain injury will depend on where and how much the brain has been damaged. They may include loss of motor skills, paralysis, sensory impairment, communication problems, swallowing difficulties, cognitive and memory loss, personality changes, learning difficulties, disturbed sleep, depression and epilepsy – but the list is far wider than this, and every case is unique.
Unlike degenerative disorders, which tend to get worse over time, acquired brain injuries can and do stabilise and improve.
Badby Park’s Arbury Care Centre provides a calm, serene atmosphere ideal for rehabilitation.
The nurse led-team work as part of an interdisciplinary team to oversee the care of residents. At the outset, our team carry out a detailed and thorough assessment . Then, with input from members of the multidisciplinary team and the family, a care action plan is devised. This plan is reviewed at regular intervals to assess the progress of the resident and altered accordingly to maintain goals in the care and rehabilitation of the resident.
Our Multidisciplinary team includes : a neuropsychologist, a consultant in rehabilitation medicine / a neuropsychiatrist, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech and language therapist, dietician nurses and rehab assistants.
We have a team of activity coordinators who supervise recreational activities and outings. These range from outdoor activities within our beautiful 50 acre estate, board games indoors, to outings including where possible to college or work.
We have a team of activity coordinators who supervise recreational activities and outings. These range from outdoor activities within our beautiful 50 acre estate, board games indoors, to outings to museums, shops, to attending college or work.
Our facilities include:
- En-suite bedrooms with wonderful views of the surrounding parkland
- Two Assisted Bathrooms
- Two Large and Spacious Community Areas with skylight
- Large Pleasure Terrace
- We have a large therapy room with a comprehensive range of equipment – and inspiring views of the Northamptonshire countryside
Our goal is to offer our residents well being at all levels, from behaviour and communication to physical and functional control, and from diet and nutrition to confidence and emotional wellbeing. Ultimately we are seeking to enable them to maximise their independence and quality of life, whether they stay with us or go on to live back in the community.
While our outdoor settings provides a serene setting that allows us to partake in outdoor therapy and activities, we are moments away from the market town of Daventry and less than half an hour away from Northampton and Banbury and all the conveniences they offer. Two motoways ( M11 and M1) pass nearby us and so we are easily reachable from anywhere in the Midlands, London and the South East.
If you are a case worker or care manager wishing to discuss a client with acquired brain injuries, or a family member or friend seeking advice for a loved one, our clinical advisors would be more than happy to talk to you. Call us on 01327 301041 between 9am and 5pm, or email us on enquiries@badbypark.co.uk
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News in Brief:
- Rachel Boothman of the Motor Neurone Disease Association (MND) to speak at Badby Park in November 2011. Rachel is the Regional Care Development Advisor for the Motor Neurone Association,
- Huntington's Disease Association (HDA) Information and Training Session at Badby park on Thursday October 6, 2011 Helen James, regional coordinator of the Huntington's Disease Association spoke about the history and physiology of the Disease to Badby Park staff and affected families
- Mary Goulty, Lecture on "Outcome Measurements in Brain Injury" by Mary Goulty from Headway Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland : Friday 5th August 2011 Mary Goulty from Headway in Leicester spoke to Badby Park staff, families and healthcare professionals about the Outcome Measurement Tool developed and used at Headway Leicester.
- Badby Park's Half Day Seminar on Specialist and Critical Care a Success. June 30, 2011 - The event, which took place at Badby Park neurological care centre in Daventry yesterday, was attended by over 50 staff, healthcare professionals, case managers and lawyers from across the Midlands and the South East.
- Badby Park was awarded the Pinders Design Awards 2010 in the category of Best Extension and Restoration. The award recognised the excellence in design that was reflected in the integration of the existing monastery building with a modern accommodation wing delivering 21st century care in a unique setting-April 2010.
- Badby Park wins recognition at the 2010 Healthinvestor Awards. Badby Park won a Special Mention at the 2010 Healthinvestor Awards held in London, in the category of Healthcare Building of the Year.
- Badby Park wins golden heartbeat award from Northants County Council which recognises excellence in healthy cooking and nourishment – November 2010
Badby Park Ltd, Badby Road West, Badby, Daventry, Northants, NN11 4NH, Tel: 01327 301041