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BrooklandsDrayton, Norfolk
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A welcoming home-from-home in a wonderful location
Interiors are spacious and elegant
Brooklands overlooks endless fields and a paddock
The award-winning team
Vibrant gardens are also home to three lively and well loved chickens
New to Brooklands - Hair salon
Brooklands
When you cross the threshold, the first thing you will notice is the wonderful homely feel Brooklands encapsulates.
It houses happy residents that have made it their home for many years. The family feel is threaded through the three floors where residents and staff get along famously.
Brooklands has lovely grounds - a mix of lawn, raised flowerbeds and allotments - and is also home to three lively and well loved chickens. It also overlooks fields where horses are reared. This provides a wonderful view from the dining rooms – bringing back happy memories for many a resident.
There are spacious elegant lounges and dining rooms on each floor, which serve an assortment of delicious and freshly prepared meals. Their speciality however, which proves incredibly popular with the residents, is the traditional best of British food.
There’s certainly never a dull moment at Brooklands, as it offers a fantastic programme of activities and events. A designated activities co-ordinator is always on the lookout for inspiring ideas to put a smile on residents’ faces. From pottery and flower arranging to line dancing and 1950s parties, there’s something for everyone.
Staff at Brooklands were kind and caring in dealing with mum’s needs, which made the transition so much easier. Despite problems with dementia, mum built relationships with staff who encouraged her love of song and poetry. We relaxed because we knew mum was okay. Lindsey Wright, resident's daughter
Life at Brooklands
Carebase is instrumental in ensuring that all of its homes are equipped to a very high standard and Brooklands is currently enjoying an on-going refurbishment programme.
The historic 18th century farmhouse and tasteful décor all lends itself to creating an incredibly warm and welcoming atmosphere. It instantly makes everyone feel at home.
There are a variety of spaces for the residents to socialise in, quieter areas, a hairdressing salon for those pampering moments and beautiful grounds for daily strolls and gardening. The home has forged close links with the local community and a variety of local businesses from therapists to fitness instructors visit the home on a regular basis.
Type of care
- Residential
- Nursing care
- Dementia care
Facilities
- 70 en-suite bedrooms
- Elegant lounge and dining areas on each floor
- Manicured gardens, with allotments
- Hair salon
- Access to a wide range of external facilities
We promote an active lifestyle at Brooklands and a wide variety of activities and events are organised to keep our residents occupied each day.
We have forged close links with the community and are constantly visiting local places of interest, as well as bringing in local entertainers into our home.
An example of our activities.
| Wednesday | 2pm - Quiz |
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| Thursday | 10am - Pottery
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| Friday | 10.30am - Exercises with Sue 2pm - Garry Singalong |
| Monday | 2pm - Razz the clown |
| Tuesday | 10.30am - Fitness Fun with Matt 2pm - Bingo |
Address
Brooklands
Costessey Lane
Drayton
Norwich
NR8 6HB
Tel: 01603 557 096
View a larger Map 1.218922 52.673787The Brooklands team likes to make a difference to the lives of everyone at the home. This could be the individual and personable care our staff provides right through to encouraging residents to enjoy the many activities on offer.
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Julia Chapman-Wright, Home Manager
Julia started as Care Services Manager at Brooklands in 2008 and took the helm as Home Manager in 2009. Julia has a wealth of experience which includes running wards and departments in a variety of hospitals including St Pancras Hospital.
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Yvonne Cullum, Care Services Manager, Brooklands
Yvonne has been Care Services Manager at Brooklands since 2009. With a background in nursing, she has been part of the Brooklands family since 2006. She assists home manager Julia in the day-to-day running of the home, and is also responsible for organising staff training.
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I adore the happy and friendly atmosphere at Brooklands – our residents and staff are like family. We encourage residents and families to get involved as much as possible in the many activities we offer. Karen Reynolds, Team Leader
Karen Reynolds, Team Leader
Karen has enjoyed working for Carebase so much she has been with the company for 14 years. First starting as a care assistant, she has progressed through the business.
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Chris Lewiss, Administrator
As a new member to the team, Chris's first impressions of Brooklands have been extremely positive.
"I’ve never met such a wonderful and welcoming group of people – this applies to staff and residents. My background is in recruitment but I joined Brooklands as I wanted a more fulfilling role where I can give something back to the community."
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Colleen Eagle, Activities Coordinator
Colleen has worked at Brooklands since April 2000, and takes care each week to arrange a varied and stimulating schedule of activites for the home and its residents.
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Dear Maureen,
I have written an official letter of thanks to Bramley Court via Matthew to let him know how privilidged we feel to have had Mary placed at Bramley Court.
I am very grateful to all the staff on Cherry Unit but I particularly wanted to thank you. I saw how skilled and kind you were to Mary but I also appreciated the time you took to acquaint me with what was happening. You gave me great support and confidence. Thank you.
Yours ever,
Gareth
Gareth
21st December 2011
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Dear Sarah,
Just a note to express our thanks for the wonderful care you are giving Dad.
We are delighted with the improvement in his mobility and healing of his legs in such a short space of time. This is all down to such excellent care and attention by all your wonderful team.
We no longer have the anxiety over Dad's well being and feel so reassured that he is being properly cared for.
With grateful thanks to you all.
Yours sincerely,
Melanie Sargeant (daughter) & Deborah Wellings (daughter)
Melanie Sargeant & Deborah Wellings
19th December 2011
