The cooks appreciate knowing if the menu is successful and will accommodate to suit personal requests. Throughout the day a choice of activities will be on offer. There is the opportunity for privacy as well as a chat with the other attenders. Each person can choose how to spend their day. Although the building is a no smoking area, there is a designated small lounge where attenders can have a smoke if they wish.
Individual choice is always a priority.
This can be difficult for staff assisting people in group activities. The staff will at all times attempt to meet individual support needs which will have been identified in an individual care plan. This plan will provide important information for staff which will be confidential. Each attender will be given a questionnaire which will assist the staff to incorporate personal requests and wishes into the plan. The care plan will be reviewed and updated on a regular basis.