The Spinal Unit Action Group

The Spinal Unit Action Group is a residential care home in Southport, Sefton (PR8 2AZ). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.

About The Spinal Unit Action Group

The Spinal Unit Action Group provides a residential care home in Southport for adults with physical disabilities, particularly people living with spinal injury and the practical realities that come with it. Support here is highly individual, because two people with similar injuries can want quite different things from their day. It can include personal care, help with medication, specialist assistance with moving and positioning, and support to get out of the house, keep up interests, see people and manage a life of one's own. We are careful to assist in a way that leaves the person directing how things are done, since being helped is not the same as being taken over, and that distinction matters enormously to the people who live here. Respite stays are available too, giving family carers a real break and letting somebody try the place before anything permanent is decided. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is requires improvement. We would sooner tell you that ourselves than let you find it elsewhere. The areas identified are where our effort is going at present, and we are happy to talk them through with anyone considering us.

Care provided at The Spinal Unit Action Group

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about The Spinal Unit Action Group

Where is The Spinal Unit Action Group located?

The Spinal Unit Action Group is a residential care home in Southport, Sefton, PR8 2AZ. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does The Spinal Unit Action Group provide?

The Spinal Unit Action Group is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Physical disability support, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is The Spinal Unit Action Group's CQC rating?

The Spinal Unit Action Group is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Requires Improvement following its last inspection on 11 July 2018. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does The Spinal Unit Action Group offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. The Spinal Unit Action Group offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.

Questions families ask about The Spinal Unit Action Group

Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?

No. The Spinal Unit Action Group is not listed for dementia care on the CQC register. If dementia is likely, choose a home that is, so a second move is not needed later.

Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?

No. The Spinal Unit Action Group is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home.

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. Yes. The Spinal Unit Action Group offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.

Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?

Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.

Can she bring her cat or dog?

Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.

Can a couple stay together?

Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.

Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?

Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.

Do they take younger adults as well as older people?

Ask the home. The register does not say which age groups the home supports. Ask the home.

Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?

Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.

Typical weekly fees in the North West

The Spinal Unit Action Group has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the North West, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.

Indicative figures for the North West, not a quote from The Spinal Unit Action Group. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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