Catkin Unit (Nursing)

Catkin Unit provides 13 nursing beds and is staffed by a team of Nurses (RGN) and Carers. Catkin has a smaller lounge and dining area, accommodating daily activities and entertainment. The dining room has a satellite kitchen so that visitors and residents can help themselves to refreshments. The unit also has an assisted bathroom, with profiling bath and tracking hoist facility.

The Unit is beautifully decorated, with a homely, contemporary feel and the lounge has direct access onto a quiet garden area. A selection of rooms also have Juliet Balconies

There is a Nurses station located on the corner of the unit for visibility, which will also provide a safe environment for medication, meetings, care planning and staff supervision/appraisals.

Our advanced intercom system will enable visitors to call directly to Catkin Unit to allow for access.

There will be a variety of activities’ for the people living with us on Catkin Unit, organised by our Activity Co-ordinator. Activities provided will be both person-centred around individual clients, as well as holistic based activities/one-to-one time with each resident. Additionally we will provide smaller group activities in the lounge, however people living on Catkin U will also be able to join in activities or watch entertainment in our Willow unit.