The secret to independent living? In-built support

The desire to remain living independently is one of the main reasons people move to Lynwood Village. Being in your own home surrounded by your favourite things, in charge of your life and choosing how you spend your time: retaining your independence matters. But sometimes in order to live independently, a little help is required.

Help in a crisis

Imagine you were recovering from an injury or operation and you needed help getting dressed in the morning and ready for bed at night. Without the appropriate help this rather prosaic situation could quickly escalate into a crisis.  When you live at Lynwood you can simply call the Care and Support team (CQC-rated Good) and they will put in place a package of care to get you through this tricky time and then leave you to it as soon as you no longer need help.

Ongoing assistance

The Care and Support team is based right in the heart of the village so it’s easy to pop in for a chat. Care is flexible, you can scale up and down according to your needs. From companionship, attending appointments and going shopping, to managing medication and personal care, our professional, trained care team can provide the help you need to stay living in your own home.

Invisible Support

As well as the Care and Support service there is a layer of invisible support throughout the village. In your home there are emergency pull cords and you can wear a bracelet or pendant with a call button on, so we can come to you straightaway if you need help. We have a 24-hour on-site staff presence, a night security team and CCTV. Knowing help is at hand brings peace of mind to family and friends who no longer have to worry about being the first port of call in a crisis.

Lynwood Village Care Centre

Sometimes if you’re recovering from an illness or an operation, the fastest way back home could be via the respite and rehabilitation suite in Lynwood Court, the highly regarded CQC ‘Good’-rated care centre that adjoins the village. It’s always our first port of call for people who need some intensive looking-after and therapy to speed their recovery.

Knowing support is there if you need it means you can enjoy life at Lynwood Village, in your own beautifully-designed home without you or your family worrying about ‘what happens if…’.