Services
There are a wide range of services on offer as part of the placement at Keystones.
Internet Library
This is located in one of our houses and can be useful for supported research or quiet reading. It can be used during the day with or without staff support depending on requirements.
Gym Group
Available with staff support throughout the week.
Gardening
Growing vegetables, fruits and flowers.
Swimming Group
This is run weekly with staff support on Wednesdays.
Badminton
This is run weekly with staff support each Tuesday.
Cinema Group
This popular group is run weekly with staff support every Monday.
Art
For the creative minded a full art room resource is provided with tuition from a training art therapist with M.A. Art. All materials are supplied.
Photography
This fully equipped group is run weekly by staff specially trained in photography.
Pool Group
This is run weekly in a local garden pub with staff support on Tuesdays.
Walking Group
Various group walks in and around Bristol each Friday.
Workshop
A fully equipped workshop where woodwork and print screening can be taught during the week.
Drama Group
This fun and sociable group runs weekly with tuition from a staff member with qualifications in drama therapy.
Creative Writing Group
Creative writing takes place at Keystones every Friday with an experienced staff member.
Cycling Group
Cycling in and around the Bristol area as part of a small group.
Education
Help finding suitable courses or training is on offer.
Voluntary or Paid Work
For those who are ready to engage in some form of work, support is provided in finding suitable vacancies/filling in forms etc.
Key Worker Sessions
All service users will be given a keyworker who they work well with. This staff member will offer consistent keyworker sessions throughout the week.
Therapeutic Sessions
Staff will invite service users to become involved in a number of therapeutic activities and offer emotional support where needed.
Benefits
Full support and assistance in maintaining the maximum benefit entitlement is available. Staff can assist and monitor all benefit claims.
Budgeting
Support and assistance is offered with budgeting for those who require help in this area. Budgeting forms, saving schemes, shopping trips etc are offered for those who struggle when budgeting their money.
Activities
Staff will engage and invite service users on a large number of groups and activities that run throughout the week. There is something to suit everyone.
Trips
Social and educational trips throughout Bristol and the UK are run by staff every week for those who wish to explore and get out more.
Cooking Group
Those who are not confident cooking, or who would like help developing these skills can with staff support each week.
Domestic areas and Hygiene
Staff approach this area delicately and will offer support to anyone who requires it. Residents perform simple domestic tasks daily through a rota system which is explained, supported and monitored by staff.
Service User Involvement
Service user views, opinions and ideas are valuable and crucial for continuously improving the service we offer. There are many opportunities to air thoughts and feelings regarding the service.
House Meetings
All residents and the staff representative attend weekly house meetings where issues, concerns and ideas regarding the house can be raised.
House Meals / Meals Out
Some houses opt to communally prepare and cook a delicious house meal every week. Others eat out socially at pubs or restaurants.
Medication
We run a weekly nomad box system which works very well and allows staff to monitor meds weekly where required. However for those who need more assistance with meds staff can observe service users taking their meds daily.
Daily Monitoring of Mental Health
Staff are here to look after general mental health and monitor any changes daily. Early intervention is operated.
Care Plan
Staff will specifically focus on the goals and areas agreed in the care plan. Service users will receive regular one to one care/support working on their personal goals identified in the care plan with ongoing internal reviews.
Doctor/Care Coordinator/CPA Meetings
Staff will support or represent service users during meetings and put forward feedback, progress and any other thoughts or concerns where requested.
Working Together
Keystones maintain very strong links with the entire support team at all times and strive to work together on matters arising.
