Cambian Dilston College

Cambian Dilston College is a residential care home in Corbridge, Northumberland (NE45 5RJ). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About Cambian Dilston College

Cambian Dilston College, near Corbridge in Northumberland, provides residential care alongside education for young adults with learning disabilities and for autistic young adults. We also offer respite stays. What makes this place work is that care and learning are not separate things here. The skills somebody needs to run a life, cooking, budgeting, travelling, keeping a household, looking after their health, getting on with other people, are learned in the course of doing them rather than in a classroom apart from real life. Our job is to support that patiently, with the right amount of help at the right time, and to step back as somebody becomes able to manage more. We pay close attention to how each person communicates, whether that is through speech, signs, symbols, a device or their behaviour, and we work alongside teaching staff, speech and language therapists and health colleagues so that everybody is pulling in the same direction. Where somebody becomes distressed, we look at why rather than simply managing the behaviour. Predictable routines and clear information given in good time make a great deal of difference. The setting is rural and the grounds get used properly. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Families and professionals are welcome to visit.

Care provided at Cambian Dilston College

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Cambian Dilston College

Where is Cambian Dilston College located?

Cambian Dilston College is a residential care home in Corbridge, Northumberland, NE45 5RJ. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Cambian Dilston College provide?

Cambian Dilston College is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Learning disability and autism support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Cambian Dilston College's CQC rating?

Cambian Dilston College is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 24 March 2023. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Cambian Dilston College offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. Cambian Dilston College offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.

Questions families ask about Cambian Dilston College

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

No. Cambian Dilston College 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. Cambian Dilston College 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. Cambian Dilston College 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?

Yes. Yes. Cambian Dilston College supports younger adults as well as older people.

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 East

Cambian Dilston College has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the North East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.

Indicative figures for the North East, not a quote from Cambian Dilston College. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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