Holistic Nursing Care in Surrey

Holistic Care at Birtley House

Holistic care treats the whole person - mind, body, and spirit - and is a cornerstone of our ability to deliver truly personalised care to each resident. Our approach goes beyond just physical health, providing emotional, spiritual, and social support that enhances overall well-being.

Multi-disciplinary Team

Holistic care requires a diverse, multi-disciplinary team to address all aspects of a resident’s well-being. Our team includes not only our Registered Manager and active Directors, but also:

Staff Nurses and Care Assistants for comprehensive nursing care, offering a personalised approach tailored to each resident’s health needs.
A dedicated Chaplain, Liz, who visits weekly and takes time to understand each resident’s unique needs, providing spiritual support.
Wellbeing Companions who are there to accompany residents during outings or hospital appointments, ensuring their comfort and companionship.
Housekeeping, Lifestyle & Wellbeing Team, and Maintenance Team, which contribute to a comfortable and supportive environment.
Access to specialist therapies, including massage, physiotherapy, and chiropody, which are vital for holistic nursing care.

Call us on 01483 892 055 to discuss your needs or arrange a visit.

What is the holistic approach to care in a nursing home?

Our holistic care services go beyond the treatment of medical diagnosis. The assessment team at Birtley House take into account the quality of resident’s lives, ensuring that we offer services that treat the whole mind, body and spirit. This means that aside from doctor visits, Birtley House residents are able to benefit from visits from a number of service providers – from massage therapists, support animals to religious services and the benefits of nature on our doorstep.

That’s what holistic care means to us – delivering a ‘home-from-home’ approach and ensuring that under our award-winning care, residents are looked after beyond just their needs – their wants can be catered for also.

Specialised Holistic Services for Enhanced Well-being

We offer a range of specialist services to ensure that every aspect of a resident’s care is addressed:

Chaplaincy Services: Our dedicated Chaplain Liz provides spiritual guidance and support, building close relationships with residents to meet their spiritual needs.
Hairdressing services: Lisa, our hairdresser, has a dedicated on-site salon where she offers styling, cuts, washes and blowdrys to our residents.
Pastoral Care Team: This team includes our Wellbeing Mentor, Companions, Volunteers, and Birtley Befrienders, who work together to provide emotional support and companionship, helping residents feel part of a caring community.

Holistic Therapies and Treatments

Our holistic care homes offer a variety of therapeutic services designed to promote physical and emotional well-being:

Foot Health: Neat Feet, Surrey provide our chiropody services for foot health, addressing age-related issues and helping to ensure comfort.
Massage and Physiotherapy: These services are available to support physical recovery and relaxation, which is especially important for those requiring private long-term care.

Massage Therapy

Touch has a very therapeutic effect, especially for older people whose sight and hearing may be deteriorating. Massage stimulates blood flow, improving circulation and bringing vital oxygen to all parts of the body. This is particularly important for a lot of our Residents who are less mobile now than they used to be. Loosening stiff joints, easing aching muscles, reducing leg swelling and calming anxious people is all part of the role of our Massage Therapist.

Call us on 01483 892 055 to discuss your needs or arrange a visit.