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2 • Visit us @ www.champnews.com FOCUS ON CARE & INDEPENDENT LIVING CMBA The Champion • Wednesday 12 June 2013Care HomeOPEN DAYTRY BEFORE YOU BUY ...Moving into a care home canbe very daunting, especiallyif you have to make thatdecision for someonevery close to you.However, thedecision could be a loteasier for you to makeby taking advantageof national care homeopen day, givingeveryone who wantsto, the chance to lookaround local care homesand see them in action.Many homes aroundthe country are takingpart and opening theirdoors for the event onJune 21, giving a glimpse of behindthe scenes for anyone wanting toknow more.Whether you are wanting to meetthe staff and chat to them about yourneeds, show a relative around sothey aren't worried or nervous aboutmoving, or simply want to comparehomes and what is on offer inyour local area, the eventcan be valuable in helpingyou to make importantdecisions.There are also carehomes which specialisein certain conditionssuch as Alzheimers andlooking around at the atvarious facilitiesavailable can educateyou on the home that isright for your needs.There may also bethe chance to meet theresidents and find outtheir experiences, anyadvice they might haveand the reasons for choosing theirparticular home.All care homes have their ownitinerary of events which can be foundat www.nationalcarehomeopenday.org.com, along with other detailsabout the event.1119689Locharwoods Birkdale is family owned and the proprietorstake an active part in the day to day running of the home, ablysupported by 'The Team' of caring and considerate staff.We have 19 fully equipped rooms, most with en-suite facilities.Other facilities and services include: • Food cooked on the premises• Residents’ individual diets provided for • Tea and coffee availableany time, day or night • Sunday Church service • Hairdresserattends weekly • Chiropodist attends six weekly or on request.Entertainment includes cheese and wine evenings, music andmovie nights, bingo and days out are organised.Moving into a residential care home is a difficult choice, butat Locharwoods Birkdale our aim is to make your decision theright one. We encourage all potential residents to come andstay for a trial period.Accommodating Care (Southport)01704 564001Locharwoodsof Birkdale45 York RoadSouthport PR8 2AYOpen Day 20th July 2pmMarquee, Coffee Shop, Stalls, Raffle, Tombola,Bric-a brac, Strawberry TeasWe are an established 5 Star Quality Accredited Homesituated close to the town centre, local shops, post officeand churches in the beautiful seaside town of Southport.We also have Hesketh Park within easy reach of the home.Our registration with the Care Quality Commission is for 23residents, which allows us to accomodate Older People forPermanent, Short Stay or Respite Care.39 Queens Road, Southport PR9 9EX. Tel: 01704 545 2811119691Freshfields is a care home with nursing, based in a well-equipped resource in Formby. Weprovide residential and nursing support for 34 physically disabled adults and also a daycentre forthe local community. The philosophy of care at Freshfields is to support the independence,opportunities and choice of residents. We expect to meet not only physical needs, but emotionaland social needs as well.Contact 01704 870 119 for information regarding residency or employment and volunteeringopportunities.Leonard Cheshire Disability supports over 21,000 disabled people in the UK and works in 52countries. We campaign for change & provide innovative services that give disabled people theopportunity to live life their way.Lyndale Nursing and Care Home9 Rawlinson Road, Hesketh Park,Southport, PR9 9LUCelebrating30 years ofquality careTel 01704 543 3041119848Registered Charity No. 2181861119607