Highfield

Highfield is relaxed and friendly, homely and comfortable. It’s not a hospital.

We provide short-term rehabilitation - this might be for a few days or longer. You will have regular assessments by the people looking after you and others involved in your care to check your progress.

Discharge planning

This is a term used to describe the preparations for you to leave intermediate Care. We start thinking about this as soon as possible so that you can leave safely when you are ready. As your health and abilities improve you may need to move to one of our other rehabilitation facilities.

Please note that we will not discharge you without a full discussion between Highfield staff, your family/carers
and yourself, or without the help and support that you may require

Activity Co-ordinator

Highfield has a designated staff member to ensure all patients are offered the choice to socialise or have quality
one-to-one time throughout their stay.

Clothing and toiletries

Please ask someone to bring in comfortable everyday clothing and some well-fitting footwear. You will also need to bring toiletries for your own personal use.

Money and valuables

We recommend that you only have a small amount of money with you and that you leave valuables at home as we don’t have facilities for safekeeping.

Mobility Aids

Any mobility aids (such as walking sticks, wheelchairs and Zimmer frames) should be agreed with the Occupational Therapist or  Physiotherapist and should be labelled.

Continence Aids

Any continence equipment or aids to help you with daily living should be brought in during your stay.