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Kingsmill Lodge
Jean Newman - August 2008
gatewaytocare@kirklees.gov.uk
What is Kingsmill Lodge?
Kingsmill Lodge is an Adult Services building, only a few minutes' walk from Huddersfield Town Centre. It is home for ten people who have
learning disabilities.
The people who live there get help from the staff who work there to do as much as they can for themselves.
Everyone who lives at Kingsmill has a person called a key worker who helps them plan how they want to live. Staff will help people living
there, to have interesting hobbies and do other things, as well.
What is Kingsmill Lodge like?
Kingsmill Lodge has two lounges with a television and video. It has two kitchens, a place to wash and iron clothes and two bathrooms. There is
help for getting in and out of the bath. Kingsmill also has two shower rooms.
There is a dining room, but people can also eat in their own rooms if they want to. Each person who lives at Kingsmill Lodge has their own
bedroom, sink and shower.
There are bedrooms on the ground floor for people who cannot walk or get up the stairs. There are also bedrooms on the first floor.
What services does Kingsmill Lodge have?
Kingsmill Lodge is large and comfortable. You can bring your own things to make your room feel like home. In the lounges, there are all the
things that you would expect to find at home, including a computer and games console. Staff can help you carry on enjoying all the things you
like to do, like going to the pub, pictures, restaurants and sports centres.
Who are the staff who work at Kingsmill Lodge?
18 staff work at Kingsmill Lodge. They have a lot of experience and have been trained especially to help people with learning disabilities.
Staff have also had training in being clean with food, movement and handling and emergency help.
June Bell is acting team manager of the Kingsmill Lodge service. She has 25 years experience of working with people with learning
disabilities and supports people on family placement. Jean has the NVQ4 and a teaching certificate.
Keith Smith, Assistant Director, is the Registered Provider of the service. Keith has over 25 years of experience in social care as well as a
Diploma in Applied Social Studies, CQSW and a Diploma in Management Studies.
Who can stay at Kingsmill Lodge?
Kingsmill Lodge gives a place to live for people who are over 18 years old and have a learning disability. Although there is not space for
wheelchairs, staff will help people who have other needs, such as physical disabilities. The staff will work with you and your carers to make
sure they meet your needs in a safe and helpful way. Staff will also help you with any religious or cultural needs that you have. They will
also help you talk about your needs by using symbols, such as Maketon.
How can you start using Kingsmill Lodge?
You will need a Community Care Assessment. This says that you need to live in a longer stay residential home to help you. The Community Care
Assessment is normally done with you, your carer and your social worker. If you would like to have a place at Kingsmill Lodge and you do not
have a social worker, we will be happy to put you in touch with one.
For more information about getting a Community Care Assessment, please telephone your local Gateway to Care on:
01484 223000
or e-mail gatewaytocare@kirklees.gov.uk.
Carers can also contact Kirklees Carers Gateway on 01484 226050
or e-mail carers.gateway@kirklees.gov.uk
If there is an empty bedroom at Kingsmill Lodge, you will be able to look at it first and have a cup of tea with the staff, to see if you
like Kingsmill Lodge.
If you and your carer are happy with what you see, you will then be able to have a meal and meet the other people who live there. If that
goes well, you will then have an overnight stay and when you are ready, move in.
How much will you have to pay?
A Social Worker will help fill out a Personal Financial Statement. Adult Services Client Financial Affairs will then work out what you need
to pay. Charges are worked out on your income and start at £65.50 and go up to £545.41 every week, if you have savings of over £10,000. This
charge covers the room, gas and electric and other household bills, meals and help by staff.
Each person living at Kingsmill Lodge gets the same amount of money, £18.50 every week.
These payments may change every 12 months.
If you go out, you will pay for your own transport and activities.
How can you find out more?
Please telephone us on 01484 223407 and we will be happy to help.
What if you want to complain?
If you want to make a complaint or comment, you can contact the Kirklees Social Services Complaints, Comments and Compliments Unit by
telephoning 01484 225115 or 01484 225116.
There is a leaflet explaining how to do this, which can be picked up from any Gateway to Care,
online or from Kingsmill Lodge. Jean Newman, the manager of Kingsmill Lodge, will be
happy to help people fill the form in.
Kingsmill Lodge has gone through the registration process with The Commission for Social Care and Inspectorate, and will be checked by them.
The Commission for Social Care and Inspectorate, can be contacted at the following address:
Park View House,
Woodvale Office Park,
Woodvale Road,
Brighouse HD6 4AB
Telephone Number: 01484 404930
E-mail: enquiries.brighouse@csci.gsi.gov.uk
Where are we?
Kingsmill Lodge
Kingsmill Lane
Newsome
Huddersfield HD4 6NT
Kingsmill Lodge is at the junction of Kingsmill Lane and Newsome Hill. The car park is at the end of Bent Street, behind the fish and chip shop called Coley's Plaice.
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