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As a family member or carer looking for a suitable home for your loved one, we understand how daunting it is as they’ve just acquired a brain injury or neurological trauma, you will never of needed to venture out and find such a need.
At Breathe we identified there is very little provision in the community for a person with an acquired brain injury to live as much an independent life as possible.
We offer a full range of services to individuals. Please find below some examples:
Neurological Therapies
Neurophysiotherapy
Neurological occupational therapy
Psychotherapy
Exercise therapy
Complimentary therapy
Life skills training
Understanding nutrition
Cooking and baking
Preparing shopping list, going shopping
Budgeting for food, bills, clothing, recreation etc
Cleaning & maintaining bedrooms and communal areas
Laundering & ironing clothing and bedding etc
Maintaining socially acceptable levels of personal hygiene
Accessing recreational & educational facilities
assistance to manage their challenging behaviour and complex needs
supervision because of being vulnerable to exploitation from others
Assistance with benefits/bills
Accessing welfare benefits
Managing benefits
Filling out forms etc
Maintaining their tenancies
Ensuring rent and other bills, debts etc are paid
Opening up a savings account
Accessing professional help & liaison with other agencies
Accessing training, education & employment opportunities
Accessing specialist drugs and counselling services
Registering with GPs, Dentist, and Opticians etc.
Arranging and attending appointments
Liaising with social workers, care co-ordinators and other representatives
Liaising with Benefits Agency etc
Health & Safety advice
Monitoring physical health & diet
Health & safety training in the kitchen and home
Operating & maintaining kitchen equipment safely
Fire safety training
Safe food hygiene and storage
Building security & controlling access to building & individual bedrooms
Other support
Monitoring & supervising compliance with medication
Emotional difficulties (informal counseling)
Befriending & chatting with clients/visitors
Organizing social events & holidays
Religious and cultural observances
Maintaining contact with family and friends
Complying with terms of the tenancy
Personal Care
Supervision and assistance with personal hygiene
Supervision & administration of medication
If you would like to speak to one of our friendly team and hear more about what we can offer you, please call us on 01933 423180
Or email us on: referrals@breathecare.co.uk
Breathe Care Limited
8a High Street
Wellingborough
Northamptonshire
NN8 4JU
Registration number: 13550307
Telephone: 01933 423180
Referrals:
Email: referrals@breathecare.co.uk
General enquiries and recruitment:
Dr Melanie Stevens, is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and has worked in psychological practice for over 19 years. She completed her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology in 2006 and a Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Neuropsychology in 2012. Dr Stevens has worked in the NHS, Independent sector and MoD. Her work experiences cover the neurological conditions pathway; inpatient acute units, outpatient departments and rehabilitation services.
Dr Stevens has extensive experience in the assessment and treatment of complex psychological difficulties and neuropsychological issues. This includes assessments of mental capacity and cognitive assessments and rehabilitation programmes for adjustment to life changing injuries. Dr Stevens’ Medicolegal work includes the assessment and reports for presentation at court.
Dr Stevens has specialised in the emotional adjustment and the neurobehavioral therapies that people with an ABI can have. Dr Stevens and our Clinical Director, Amanda Swain, have worked together over the last 8 years and specialise in developing neurobehavioral rehabilitation programmes for people with behaviour that is limiting their opportunities to move forward and achieve their goals.
Dr Stevens continues to be involved in training and teaches on the doctorate program at Birmingham University.
Stefan carries the design and creativity forward. His career is a testament to his energy, drive and ambition. Hailing from a family of well-esteemed property professionals he has bolstered this tradition by founding his own companies in Architectural design, property development and investment.
Stefan’s career started after achieving a 1st class honours degree, followed by being awarded ‘The most enterprising student of 2003’ by STEP. Stefan has a hands-on relentless work ethic, combined with an outstanding knowledge of construction and design, together with a clear understanding of project viability studies, giving an excellent foundation to be at the forefront of Breathe Care & Living’s developments.
Zafir brings over a decade of experience in transitioning and supporting individuals from secure settings through to supported living and, ultimately, independent living in the community. His vast experience incorporates the detail and attention that is required to help our residents on their journey and his ability to pre-empt the heightened anxieties and strains associated with these changes are a huge asset to Breathe.
His knowledge in recruitment and human resources and his front-line experience brings a critical awareness to our colleagues when our residents start, and continue, on their combined pathway.
Stephen has strong leadership qualities and is highly adept at building and managing teams. For the last two decades he has been managing director in a successful commercial development company which has had large involvement in refurbishments for the likes of The Belfry Golf & Spa, Coca Cola and many care and educational institutions. His acute networking skills enable him to identify and draw out the best in people; using their skills to get the job done.
Stephen’s focus is on developing the best care within the best living environments to suit our residents’ profiles. Each Board and Team member is Stephen’s number one priority and his encouragement and management ensures that each colleague delivers their very best. He brings the key strengths of organisation and management of supply partners, forming partnerships with joint venture investors, raising investment capital and acquisitions.
A highly experienced Director and Chairman with large success in delivering training, mentoring and strategic planning in premium customer, hospitality and commercial operations both in the UK and Internationally.
André has 15 years public sector direct budget responsibility for, in excess, of £150m annual division spend, with circa 1,000 direct and indirect reports. He has collectively been responsible for £1bn of public funding. André’s strategic planning and operational control bring a hands-on worker who is able to multi-task and bring together great teams, in all environments.
Under his belt are 30 years Government, Economic Development, Education and Charitable Trust responsibilities. André Launched and delivered the Sino – British Trade & Enterprise multi-nation agreement and developed the British Enterprise Partnership connecting and maximizing Commercial and Charitable operations throughout the UK. André has also spearheaded key infrastructure and digital connectivity projects.