Priory Seabreezes

Call Us
Tap on a number to call
Make a referral

About this location

Seabreezes is a residential service, which is situated within the market town of New Romney, Kent. The home supports six males and females who are autistic or have a learning disability. We are on a private housing estate, 150 metres from Greatstone Beach, with two miles of sandy shoreline.

Our team are dedicated to ensuring all of the people we care for have a voice that is heard and that they receive the support, encouragement and empowerment to live the lives that they choose.

The people who live here predominantly have a dual diagnosis. We can also support those who have:

  • Mental health needs
  • Difficulties with communication
  • Mild to moderate behaviours that challenge
  • A physical disability
  • Epilepsy

Services at a glance

There are a total of six bedrooms at the site. Of these:
3 have en-suite facilities
3 are on the ground floor

Contact us

Seabreezes 61 Meehan Road Greatstone New Romney Kent TN28 8NZ
Map

Click here to enable this content

About our service

Our facilities and environment

The home is large and detached, with six bedrooms split across two floors. There are three on the ground floor and three of the bedrooms have en-suite facilities. There is also a communal bathroom and wet room.

In summary, we offer:

  • A large lounge with plenty of seating
  • Kitchen and dining room
  • Communal bathroom
  • Communal wet room

We also have a very large garden, complete with:

  • Secure fencing
  • Lawn
  • Patio
  • Communal seating
  • Swings
  • Shelter
  • Wheelchair access
  • Vegetable patch

We also have specialised equipment within the home, such as hoists. In addition, we have a mobility adapted minibus to help us to meet the needs of the people we support.

Our bedrooms

All of our bedrooms are comfortable, welcoming and can be personalised to individual tastes. Three of our bedrooms have en-suite facilities, containing either a shower or a wet room, and all provide wheelchair access.

Our approach to support

Everybody who lives at Seabreezes has their own person-centred care plan, which is co-produced with input from the individual, their family members and professionals involved in their care. We aim to help everyone in our care to make their own choices about the support they receive. This may include support in a number of areas, such as going out in the community, personal care, cooking and cleaning, and maintaining family relationships.

Our support approaches at Seabreezes include positive behaviour support (PBS). We also have support from a local multidisciplinary team, including:

  • Occupational therapy
  • Nursing
  • Physiotherapy
  • Speech and language therapy
  • Psychology

In addition, we use tools such as the Outcomes Star™ and Life Star to support our residents to achieve their goals. The lengths of the placements that we offer at Seabreezes can be medium or long-term residential, depending on the needs of each person.

Activities

Everyone who lives at Seabreezes has their own personalised activities planner and are encouraged to take part in activities which are meaningful and fulfilling to them. Our dedicated team organise a variety of activities at the home, as well as out in the community.

We focus on supporting our residents to grow their independence. For some people, this may mean developing their daily living skills within the home. For others, this could be accessing work or educational opportunities in the local community.

Exclusion profile

  • Those who do not have a learning disability or are not on the autism spectrum

Pathways

Through our network of healthcare, residential and supported living facilities, we provide unique care pathways which help the people we support to progress towards greater independence. Every individual we support is provided with a bespoke pathway plan, tailored according to their individual needs. We aim to ensure that each person is supported to live a fulfilling and active life in the community. At Seabreezes we have close links with Priory Supported Living Kent.

Our team

Our highly experienced team consists of:

  • Service manager
  • Deputy manager
  • Support workers
  • Senior support workers

Our team receive specialist staff training, designed to meet the needs of each individual we support. This includes:

  • Makaton training
  • Epilepsy training
  • Diabetes management training
  • Stoma and catheter training
  • Dysphagia training
  • Moving and Handling tier 2 training

Contact us for help, referrals or more information

At Priory, we want to ensure we provide the very best service to each individual we support. Contact us for more information, or to make a referral.

Call Us
Tap on a number to call
Make a referral

Watch our video

Residential autism services video

About the local area

Amenities

Seabreezes is a short walk to the seafront with two miles of gorgeous sandy beach. Nearby amenities include:

  • Supermarket
  • Shops
  • Café
  • Restaurant
  • Pub
  • GP surgery
  • Post office
  • College
  • Park
  • Library
  • Cinema
  • Beach

Transport links

Seabreezes also has excellent transport links, including:

  • A bus stop round the corner with regular local transport links
  • Just 30 minutes to Ashford or Folkestone
  • A short drive to A251
  • M20 is a 20 minute drive away

A message from our site leader

Our main goal is to ensure that our residents live happy and fulfilling lives and are supported to do the things that they enjoy

Seabreezes’s site leader

Comments from our residents and their family and friends

We were impressed from the very first visit to view Seabreezes. The location, accommodation and staff were all very impressive. My brother has his own personalised bedroom and en-suite bathroom. He has established excellent relationships with his key workers and is clearly very comfortable with his environment. He loves going out for a drive in the specially adapted minibus. The staff keep me informed of anything important relating to my brother and are very helpful in facilitating visits and video chats. We feel welcomed whenever we visit and I know that my brother is safe, healthy and happy with the team at Seabreezes
Relative of a person supported by Seabreezes Seabreezes

Family and friends FAQs

How does home leave work?

Family events and visit to family homes are facilitated by our staff. We will work to ensure these go smoothly, which may mean the individual’s key worker will come along on the visit.

Can friends and families visit?

Family and friends are welcome to visit any time. They are able to join in activities within the home too which residents enjoy. They cannot stay overnight unfortunately.

Will I be involved and kept up to date with the progress of my loved one’s care and support?

Loved ones are kept up-to-date with the resident’s care through regular catch-ups either in person or via telephone. We will work with people to decide the best mode of communication, and the frequency of these catch-ups.

Will my loved one be able to have a phone or call me?

We have cordless phones around the home for residents to use and many have their own mobile phone too. We provide support with this, where it is needed.

What are the bedrooms like?

All our bedrooms are furnished and can be decorated to the personal taste of people staying with us. We strive to ensure everyone who lives here feels completely at home.

Are external doors kept locked?

Yes, due to the nature of our service, our external doors are locked. Every resident is risk assessed to see what level of security they need. They can come and go into the garden.

What do residents eat and how do meal times work?

Residents can eat whatever they wish and prepare their own meals with support from our staff and nutritionist. Our team support the people who live here with their nutrition, and we strive to ensure everyone maintains a healthy diet and is able to enjoy the food they like. We seek advice from family members on any special dietary requirements.

How does laundry work?

We have a separate utility room for residents to do their laundry, and can provide support where required. Clean bedding and towels are provided.

Who does the housekeeping and domiciliary tasks?

Most of our residents undertake domiciliary tasks such as cleaning. Our care team support them with these tasks, and task allocation is also discussed in our monthly resident meetings.

Is there anything they can’t bring or have?

We would also ask that people do not bring high risk personal items into the house. Non-approved drugs and medications, solvent-based products and lighters, may be restricted.

How do activities work?

A tailored activities plan is prepared for every residents with their input. This will include both in-house activities as well as visits into the community. We work with people to understand what they like to do, and what their goals are, which shapes their activities planner.

How will residents be supported with their behavioural needs?

Our home follows a PBS approach, and so we focus on ensuring everyone’s needs are met. We also use the PROACT-SCIPr-UK® framework, which means we focus on proactive strategies, rather than physical intervention. We require our care plans which include restrictions to be assessed frequently, to promote the use of least restrictive practice.

Do residents and families have an input into the care plans?

Residents and family members will have an input into their care plans. We also involve other health and care professionals, including social workers. Anyone with communication needs is supported with different communication tools, ensuring they can have their say into the support they receive.

What are the car parking facilities?

There is parking for five cars and on-street parking nearby, which is free.

What is the smoking policy?

Residents can smoke by the designated shelter in the back garden, as we are a non-smoking home. They can buy cigarettes and vapes at the shops.

What are your fees and how are they funded?

Our fees can vary, and are based on an assessment of each individual's needs. Many people are eligible for financial help towards the cost of support, and this funding can be accessed by contacting your local authority. Once funding has been agreed, we will work with your local care team to put together a bespoke package of care. Please note, referrals for NHS or Local Authority funded services must come from a referring organisation.

How to make a referral

Our service provides high quality support to people with varying levels of need. Referrals can be made through the individual’s social care team or, if relevant, their local health authority. If you are a professional looking to make a referral, please call us or fill in our enquiry form.

Call Us
Tap on a number to call
Make a referral