End-of-life care is something that many find difficult to discuss, however, at Woodlands we welcome those discussions. Why? Because we want to ensure that a lady’s day feels fulfilled, from the time she rises in the morning until she rests at night. At Woodlands, end-of-life care does not mean that a lady’s wants and wishes are ignored. We take pride in knowing our ladies by heart, which means that we do what we can to provide tailored, specialist support that never compromises a lady’s respect, happiness or dignity. Despite the name, end-of-life care need not be the end and we believe that all our ladies deserve to lead meaningful, memorable and fulfilling lives.
End-of-Life Care
Personalised, Specialist Support When You Need It The Most
What is End-of-Life Care?
Here at Woodlands, we provide tailored end-of-life care to ladies during the later stages of their lives, whether that be their final years or their last days. At Woodlands, we appreciate that discussing or even thinking about the end of a loved one’s life can be extremely difficult and may be a conversation that you’ve been avoiding. However, we don’t shy away from these conversations, we welcome them. We provide our ladies with a My Care Choices booklet which they can fill out with all of their requests and wishes. We aim to cater every aspect of care to our ladies’ individual wants, wishes and desires, including how they would like to spend their final years or moments.
All-Inclusive Accommodation at Woodlands
The beautiful period house that Woodlands residents call home is equipped with all modern comforts without compromising on the authentic charm of our property. All ladies who stay with us at Woodlands can enjoy all-inclusive facilities and amenities, meaningful and personalised experiences, care, compassion, and hospitality that goes above and beyond.
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- All-inclusive accommodation, as we don’t charge for loved ones being accompanied to hospital appointments or outings/activities which some other homes do.
- Exquisitely appointed rooms in 23 homely, spacious single bedrooms with walk-in shower rooms which offer seated comfort and support to meet individual needs.
- A professional Aid Call system with additional PIRs (Passive Infrared Sensors) to help assist ladies who may need additional support.
- Additional bathrooms are located on the ground and first floors fitted with hydraulic baths with a separate comfort room for visitors and staff.
- A large bespoke semi-commercial kitchen, with highly experienced chefs who actively engage with ladies to discuss individual nutritional needs and prepare home-cooked meals, with all dietary needs catered for. Residents are invited to bring their cooking skills to the forefront whilst under the supervision of trained and experienced staff to ensure their safety.
- An inviting dining room adjacent to the main lounge, leading to a bright and airy conservatory.
- A weekly visiting Nurse Practitioner to support any change in health care needs with regular medication and health check reviews and links to Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy.
- Designated Activities Co-Ordinator offering a variety of meaningful engagement.
- Personalised shopping trips, with visits to local places of interest such as the Mercury Theatre, Arts Centre, FirstSite, Castle Park and Colchester Leisure World, Tiptree Jam Factory and local cafes.
- Strong links with the FAN’s (Friends & Neighbours) community who offer activities in and around the local area.
- We offer personalised shopping experiences and accompany ladies to outings of their choice.
- Dentistry, Audiology and Ophthalmology needs are assessed upon arrival, with the availability of all appointments being accompanied by a member of our team as part of our unapparelled care service.
- Visiting professionals for pedicures, reflexology, chiropody and more.
- A communal light and airy lounge, offering TV, radio, or general recreation needs, with an additional reading TV area looking out onto the south-facing rear garden.
- A weekly visiting Reflexologist, Hairdresser, Holistic Well-Being Healing practitioner and Fitness/Chair Exercise Instructor.
- Complimentary accompaniment to Health Care professionals or Hospital appointments.
- A dedicated housekeeping team that maintains a high level of daily cleaning. Provision of complimentary toiletries, fresh towels daily and an evening turn-down service if required.
- All personal laundry is taken care of within the Home with a fresh same-day service.
- A frequent bus service, with a bus stop directly adjacent to and opposite the home.
- A 6-person passenger lift and two large staircases offering access to the first floor.
- Car parking available within the grounds
Knowing Our Ladies By Heart
Here at Woodlands, we talk to our residents to understand what each lady would like to get out of her stay. There isn’t anything we wouldn’t do for our ladies. From the moment they wake up in the morning, we ask ourselves, how can we make this lady’s day better? Whether that’s supporting them to get dressed or arranging a family visit, we prioritise our ladies’ independence every step of the way. From encouraging a positive and active lifestyle to catering to our ladies’ individual healthcare needs, a personal connection forms the heart of the care we offer at Woodlands.
Our highly experienced and dedicated care team offer personalised care and support. All staff have either achieved NVQs or the equivalent within their designated roles, along with completing all mandatory respective training as part of Skills for Care and the Care Certificate.
All our care professionals work to infuse Woodlands with our values. We are committed to ensuring a positive and independent approach to end-of-life care. We pride ourselves on the family atmosphere at Woodlands and always ensure that there is a familiar face to greet you and support you.
Making Memories With Immersive Activities
At Woodlands, we take pride in crafting a fun, exciting and immersive calendar for our ladies to enjoy. From stimulating and energising activities and engaging experiences to seasonally appropriate events – we ensure that our ladies get the most out of every day. At Woodlands, our ladies can enjoy:
- Visiting musicians.
- Arts and crafts activities, including knitting, crocheting, flower arranging and painting.
- Family games including cognitive stimulation and help with dexterity.
- Talks by visiting historians, and experts in several fields.
- Animal therapy engagement.
- Tasting afternoons.
- Musical therapy.
- Performances from visiting dancers, school children and more.
- Immersive cooking classes.
- Religious support.
- Seasonal activities such as playing with Easter ducklings, visiting Irish dancers to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, celebrating Independent Women’s Day, Christmas Day with all the trimmings and more!
Whilst we offer wonderful opportunities to share a busy social life with other residents, we also recognise it is important to many of our ladies that they retain their ties with their friends and their previous communities. As well as personal social visits from family and friends, visits from clergy and other community leaders are always welcomed and encouraged.
Dining Decided By You
At Woodlands, we have a large bespoke semi-commercial kitchen, with highly experienced chefs who actively engage with our ladies to discuss individual nutritional needs and prepare home-cooked meals, with all dietary needs catered for. Residents are invited to bring their cooking skills to the forefront whilst under the supervision of trained and experienced staff to ensure their safety.
All our meals are home-cooked, using fresh, seasonal, and local produce and are wholesome and nutritious. Our meals are prepared with love and care, and above all, catered to your requirements. We cater to all dietary requirements including:
- Food allergies and intolerances: such as dairy-free, fish and shellfish allergies, nut allergies, gluten-free and diabetic requirements.
- Special dietary requirements: this includes vegetarians, vegans, and pescatarians.
- Religious reasons: halal or other religious dietary restrictions.
- Personal preference: whether you prefer a particular condiment, or only drink a particular brand of tea – Woodlands will meet your needs.
All mealtimes are flexible, and you can choose to eat in the dining room, in the privacy of your own bedroom, the lounge, conservatory or garden area, weather permitting. Non-alcoholic and alcoholic refreshments are served with lunch and evening meals should you fancy it and we even have a twilight bar every evening. If you want to have a meal with your family, that’s no problem either. Simply let us know when your family members or friends will be joining you, and we can fix them a delicious meal.
Prioritising Your Health & Well-Being
At Woodlands, we recognise the importance of being healthy, so we support your well-being wherever possible. We have a weekly visiting Nurse Practitioner to support any change in health care needs with regular medication and health check reviews and links to Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy. We can also arrange Dentistry, Audiology and Ophthalmology appointments if necessary. You will always be accompanied by one of our friendly care team members to your health care or hospital appointments, so you will always have a friendly face to turn to.
Trust, Confidence, Individuality & Personalisation at Woodlands
At Woodlands, we value trust, confidence, individuality, and personalisation to offer a truly exclusive and all-inclusive experience to all our ladies. From the relationships that our carers cherish with our ladies and the immersive experiences we encourage to the dining choices available and the impeccable health care we provide, all the ladies in our care are happy, safe and secure. If you think that Woodlands could be your home, please don’t hesitate to speak to our friendly team today.
