A WOKINGHAM care home has been recognised with an EMBRACE Dementia Accreditation.
The award, made to Prince Philip Duke of Edinburgh Court, in Wokingham, was awarded by RMBI Care Co. to highlight the dedication and expertise of the home’s team.
Abigail Cranston, Home Manager at Prince Philip Duke of Edinburgh Court, said: “We are so proud to have met the benchmark for this accreditation, and are so grateful for all the support from our team, families and volunteers, who have enabled us to provide individualised care from a holistic perspective.
“This accreditation has encouraged us to continue enhancing our residents’ wellbeing and the culture of our home.”
The care home has traditionally provided residential care, nursing and residential dementia support.
It now also offers nursing dementia care, with a dedicated team focused on understanding each resident’s personal history and preferences, to build trust and plan meaningful activities.
This approach, says the home, enhances residents’ quality of life and provides reassurance to their loved ones.
Russell Evans, regional operations manager for the South Region at RMBI Care Co., said:
“Caring for people living with dementia requires more than just skill; it takes patience, empathy and a deep understanding of each individual.
“Thanks to the commitment of our dementia specialist team and all the home’s staff, no resident is ever just a name on a care plan, but a person with a story, a past and a future filled with meaningful moments.”
The Dementia Accreditation has been created by Anne Child, RMBI Care Co.’s pharmacy and dementia specialist lead.
Anne received an MBE for her services to dementia and is a special advisor to the Care Quality Commission.
Together with Lucy Tupenny, RMBI Care Co.’s assistant director of quality and governance, she aims to raise and maintain high standards of dementia care using a suite of dementia modules to support care staff.
Prince Philip Duke of Edinburgh Court, run by RMBI Care Co., is part of the Masonic Charitable Foundation.
