April Lodge
CQC Report
50-52 Shaftesbury Avenue, Southend on sea, Essex SS1 2YN
T: 01702 466862
External view
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Large double fronted mid terrace house centrally heated, staff available 24 hours a day. Care is delivered through the care programme approach guidelines, incorporating various aspects of care including social and practical skills support.

Registered manager with Level 5 leadership and management in health and social care diploma.

•12 bedrooms ( 4 en-suite) fitted with mini kitchens
•4 ground floor rooms suitable for less mobile clients
•2 bathrooms with bath and shower cubicle
•5 toilets
•Large lounge
•Dining room
•Snug
•Kitchen
•Laundry room
•Garden

Near Southend seafront, Southchurch park with lake and tea rooms, GP services. Local church, local shops, bus routes,colleges. Contact us...

Lounge
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Comfortable lounge with TV, books, games and tropical fish tank.
 

Mental health conditions we can accommodate
Severe depression
Mild learning disabilities
Bi polar
Personality disorders
Psychosis
Schizophrenia
History of mild drug and alcohol abuse linked to mental health issues (dual diagnosis)

Acceptance criteria
Over 18 years of age suffering from mental illness, dual diagnosis and those with a forensic history.

Exclusions
Severe organic disorder
Severe alcohol or drug dependency

Our objectives
As an organisation we strive to improve the quality of life for vulnerable adults.
We aim to provide a good standard of accommodation in a safe domestic setting for adults that can benefit from living in a supported living environment.
We aim to provide all clients with an appropriate level of support and guidance to enable them to live as independently as possible.
We aim to empower each client to achieve their hopes and desires.
We aim to deliver a high quality service where clients are supported with a person centred approach.

Dining room
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Bedroom
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Our philosophy
To value each client as an individual, promote mental health wellbeing, encourage personal development and recognise achievements.