Bishops Croft
Bishops Croft is a spacious counrty house with a homely feel. The house is set in a small village in East Sussex called Robertsbridge. It has a lovely big garden and separate workshop set in the grounds. Bishops Croft is registered for 8 young adults.
In February 2009 the semi independant unit was opened at Bishops Croft. This is a seperate building, but only a couple of steps from the main house. It is supported by the staff from Bishops Croft and acommodates one young man who has lived at our service since January 1999.
There is a very committed staff team of mixed ages and giving us a great variety of both youth and experience. One of our night staff started at the home on its opening.
Being in the village we have some lovely country walks, and the service users are accepted as part of the village community and have made some good friends.
At Bishops Croft staff and service users take pride in their home.
The day services workshop is a combination of using outside agencies, such as leisure centres for swimming, gym, Trampolining, badminton etc as well as pottery, horticultural projects, dance and drama and college. In house we have arts and crafts, sewing, embroidery, woodwork and use of computers.
Registered Manager
My name is Christine Palmer. I am the Registered Manager at Bishops Croft.
I have worked here since 2002, initially on the bank staff, working my way up to my present position. I have 33 years experience in care work, mostly in elderly care. I had a nephew who had Prader Willi Syndrome so have much experience in this field. I am very pro-active when it comes to promoting choice and independents to a level that is appropriate for each individual service user and in line with the restraints of PWS. I feel that we are here to guide and support the service users that live at Bishops Croft to lead enriched and fulfilling lives in a service user lead environment. My plan for the future is to continue to build a team of excellence at Bishops Croft where all our service users can feel happy, fulfilled, safe and reach their full potential as valuable and respected members of our local community.
Bishops Croft
Bishops Lane
Robertsbridge
East Sussex TN32 5BA
Phone 01580 880556 Fax 01424 421684
Service Users phone 01580 881396
Email - bishops.croft@newdirections.gb.com