Building friendships at Priory Station Road
Read about how Donald has built lasting friendships and developed a strong sense of familiarity.
Donald transitioned to Station Road after living in a care home, where he has now lived for 39 years and has developed a strong sense of familiarity, belonging, and connection with the home.
A place to call home
Donald has built a meaningful social network within Station Road and regards his peers as his friends. He has developed positive relationships with those around him and maintains a very good rapport with other residents. These friendships are an important part of Donald’s life and contribute positively to his emotional wellbeing, social engagement, and sense of belonging within the home.
Donald also maintains a close and positive relationship with his sister, which provides an important source of family connection and reassurance.
A home where Donald feels happy and secure
Donald regularly expresses how much he enjoys living at Station Road. He will often tell staff members and visitors that he is happy in his home and does not want to leave. These consistent expressions reflect the importance of Station Road to Donald and the strong connection he has developed with the people, routines, and environment around him.
Supporting Donald to manage difficult situations
When Donald first arrived at Station Road, he could be very temperamental and impatient and would sometimes become involved in disagreements or conflicts with other residents. Through consistent, person-centred support and positive relationships with staff, Donald has made significant progress in managing these situations and expressing his feelings in a more constructive way.
Donald has also become noticeably more sociable and friendly within the home. He laughs more, enjoys positive interactions with staff and other residents, and appears more settled in his relationships with those around him.
Person-centred care that puts Donald first
When Donald joined Station Road, he required tailored support to ensure that information was communicated to him in a way that reflected his partial hearing and learning disability. Staff supported Donald by communicating face-to-face wherever possible, using clear and simple language. This consistent approach helped Donald to understand what was happening around him, express his views, and remain involved in decisions about his daily life.
Staff continue to encourage Donald to participate in his daily routines and make choices about his care and activities, while providing respectful and person-centred support that promotes his dignity, safety, wellbeing, and quality of life.
Doing the things Donald enjoys
Donald particularly enjoys going out for lunch at restaurants and visiting the cinema to watch films. These outings provide Donald with opportunities to enjoy activities of his choice, spend time in the community, and maintain an active and fulfilling lifestyle.
At home, Donald enjoys watching older films in the lounge, which is an activity he finds familiar and relaxing. He also likes participating in arts and crafts sessions, giving him opportunities to be creative, develop his skills, and engage positively with others.
Donald also has a pet bird named Billy, with whom he has developed a special bond. He enjoys spending time with Billy in his room and often plays with and interacts with it.
Looking to the future
Donald’s goal is to continue living safely and happily at Station Road while maintaining and developing his independence.
Staff will support him to take part in his daily routines and complete tasks independently wherever he is able to do so.