Lapal House

What makes us different?

As you would expect, everyone in the field of care believes their service to be the best, however, not many of them are actually qualified for the task. That is where we are different. Tony Billingham, University Graduate and trained Social Worker, is the Proprietor of Lapal and has devoted the last 35 years of his life to the care and welfare of others. As a former Area Social Services Officer his wealth of experience, coupled with a genuine compassion for those in need, has earned him the respect of those he has helped and working colleagues alike.

Both Tony and his wife Pam and carers are committed to quality care for those in need.

Lapal House and Lodge

Lapal House Residential Care Home is divided into two distinctive units namely, the House and the Lodge.

Lapal House is an elegant victorian house which occupies a delightful rural position in green belt countryside and yet has all the amenities and facilities of being just one mile from Halesowen Town Centre.

Lapal Lodge was the former staff quarters and stable block for the main house and has since been linked to the main house. The Lodge caters for a different type of resident from that of the main house namely, they must be mentally alert, able to wash and dress and walk unaided by staff. All rooms are en-suite and have been individually and luxuriously decorated and equipped with colour television sets. Residents are encouraged to bring their own favourite pieces of furniture and ornaments in order to make their room more familiar and comfortable. The Lodge is run independently to the main house, with fully trained care staff. Residents who do not fill the criteria for the Lodge transfer to the House where the staffing levels are higher and there is more room for those who need walking aids. The House is further sub-divided into a small unit for residents who are confused or are unable to feed or walk without help, and who are under constant supervision from the staff on reception.

Home Doctor

We have an arrangement with Doctor Bamford, our local G.P., to visit and carry out a surgery every Tuesday. This is an excellent service and he also provides preventative medicine. He is always available for consultations both day and night, but residents still have the choice to keep their own doctor if desired.

Facts

Meals
All food is prepared and cooked on the premises with a varied menu. Special diets can be catered for. Meal Times are:
     Breakfast 8.30 - 9.30am
     Lunch 12.30 - 1.00pm
     High Tea 5.00 - 5.30pm
     Supper 7.30pm

Health
As mentioned previously our doctor makes weekly visits to the home and will see any residents on request. Medication is supervised by the Duty Officer. A chiropodist visits the Home for those needing special attention to their feet. District nurses also visit regularly if injections or specialised nursing care is needed.

Laundry
All personal laundry is washed on the premises. Dry cleaning can be arranged. It is essential for all clothing to be marked with woven name tapes. Any relative wishing to launder the clothes of a resident can of course do so.

Contact with Relatives & Visiting
There are no set visiting times or days. It is however a little easier if visitors could please avoid meal times.

Telephone
There is a payphone for the use of residents. Incoming and outgoing calls may be made at any time between 8.00am - 10.00pm

Outgoings & Holidays
All residents are encouraged to go out of the Home as often as possible. A visit, whether it is for a few hours or longer with family or friends means so much. Even a short trip to the local shops can be a highlight.

Other Services & Activities

Hairdressing	A regular service is provided for all residents at a reasonable charge
Newspapers & Magazines	Can be ordered and delivered daily by arrangement.
Local Churches	Transport to Sunday services is provided by staff for those wishing to attend.
Fire Regulations	All staff are trained in fire drill and of course we conform to the most stringent fire regulations.
Minibus	Our minibus is equipped with a lift for wheel chairs and regular trips are planned.

"Friends of Lapal House"

These are a group of relatives and friends of residents who meet regularly to arrange events to raise money for items over and above what is normally provided by the proprietors. They organise trips to Weston Super Mare each year, together with visits to the Theatre, arrange fetes and Christmas activities.

Activities Organiser

Lapal House employs an Activities Organiser whose main task is to arrange events on a daily basis throughout the year. This could be crafts, entertainments or day trips. We have a minibus that is available each day with a driver to take residents to hospital and other appointments, and we make Tuesdays and Thursdays regular days for outings. We have a small shop on site for items that anyone needs and this is maintained by the "Friends of Lapal House".

Lapal House, Lapal Lane South, Halesowen, West Midlands B62 0ES
Tel: (0121) 503 0326, Fax: (0121) 550 1562, Email: info@lapalhouse.co.uk
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Meals	All food is prepared and cooked on the premises with a varied menu. Special diets can be catered for. Meal Times are: Breakfast 8.30 - 9.30am Lunch 12.30 - 1.00pm High Tea 5.00 - 5.30pm Supper 7.30pm
Health	As mentioned previously our doctor makes weekly visits to the home and will see any residents on request. Medication is supervised by the Duty Officer. A chiropodist visits the Home for those needing special attention to their feet. District nurses also visit regularly if injections or specialised nursing care is needed.
Laundry	All personal laundry is washed on the premises. Dry cleaning can be arranged. It is essential for all clothing to be marked with woven name tapes. Any relative wishing to launder the clothes of a resident can of course do so.
Contact with Relatives & Visiting	There are no set visiting times or days. It is however a little easier if visitors could please avoid meal times.
Telephone	There is a payphone for the use of residents. Incoming and outgoing calls may be made at any time between 8.00am - 10.00pm
Outgoings & Holidays	All residents are encouraged to go out of the Home as often as possible. A visit, whether it is for a few hours or longer with family or friends means so much. Even a short trip to the local shops can be a highlight.