Updated 17 December 2016 This inspection took place on 17 and 19 October 2016 and the inspection was unannounced, which meant the registered provider did not know we would be visiting the service. Mary & Joseph House provides high quality accommodation and personal care to adult males with enduring mental health needs. Mary and Joseph House is part of the Joseph Cox Charity founded in 1963, and has been in its present purpose built house since 1993. At the time of our inspection there were 41 people living at the home. The home specialises in the care of people living with Korsakoff syndrome. Korsakoff syndrome is a chronic memory disorder caused by severe deficiency of thiamine (vitamin B-1). Korsakoff syndrome is most commonly caused by alcohol misuse, but certain other conditions also can cause the syndrome. The property provides 11 self-contained flats and 30 single bedrooms. The home has been built to an exceptionally good modern standard, specifically adapted for people living with dementia. The home provides accommodation over two floors arranged in five suites. There is a lift, a games room, dining room, chapel, art studio, project room and two lounges on the ground floor. There was a sensory garden for people and their relatives to enjoy that stimulated the senses of smell and hearing. There was a registered manager in post. A registered manager is a person who has registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) to manage the service. Like registered providers, they are ‘registered persons’. Registered persons have legal responsibility for meeting the requirements in the Health and Social Care Act 2008 and associated Regulations about how the service is run. There was a truly open atmosphere on entering the premises. People could access the internet if they wanted to and could use a tablet computer provided by the service if they wished to send emails or skype family. All areas within the home had been designed for the needs of the people. There was plenty of communal space, lounges, and dining areas were available to people, as were quiet areas where people could sit in…

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20th June 2016 was a significant date in our calendar, as this was the day we stopped smoking in the building. The planning and preparations have been ongoing for the last 9 months: working with the smoking cessation nurse; learning about e-cigarettes and making sure new facilities are in place so that everyone could be ready to take on this challenge residents and staff. Home Manager Julie commented “We’ve all been working hard to achieve this goal but I’d just like to offer a massive congratulations to all our residents and staff for taking this challenge on so whole heartedly, It’s a big change to the culture of our home but we know the benefits to our health and the overall well-being of our home will be well worth the effort.  

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ANNUAL FUN DAY – 10th August 2016 The sun was shining and after a lovely barbeque lunch residents and staff were organised into mixed teams and competed in a series of lawn games to become 2016 Champions. This year we had some new games, including Archery, as well as old favourites such as Golf Putting and the infamous “Blind Penalty Shoot-out” as usual the teams were very competitive and everyone had great fun, the games always capture the spirit of Mary and Joseph House

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Bishop John Arnold, the Eleventh Bishop of Salford, was kind enough to visit Mary & Joseph House and offer a mass in our in-house Chapel just before Christmas. The Chapel was at full capacity with residents, staff, Committee members, Trustees and friends of the Charity in attendance. Our dedicated staff worked extremely hard to ensure that everything was just right for his visit. The Bishop was impressed with the spectacular buffet our Kitchen Staff prepared which included Smoked Salmon, as well as the Christmas Medley our house choir performed. Feedback from the day suggested that Bishop John Arnold is a very friendly, down to earth man and residents and staff alike thoroughly enjoyed meeting him and are looking forward to seeing him on his next visit.  

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  We are proud to announce that Mary & Joseph House is now equipped with free Wi-Fi access for all residents. This leap forward will contribute to improving the quality of residents’ lives by providing another method of social activity and cultural integration. Access to the internet has been described as a ‘window on the world’ which we believe is very important, especially for those who feel isolated. Residents will be able to look at websites to do with their interests and hobbies, research and gain more insight into their condition and keep in touch with family and friends. This is our first step in using digital technology to enhance the lives of our residents… watch this space!  

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We would like to express our gratitude to those that gave up their time to attend our Family & Friends Macmillan Afternoon Tea event in September. We are pleased to announce that a total of £377.41 was raised for Macmillan, whose invaluable support has been required at Mary & Joseph House on more than one occasion. Residents told us they thoroughly enjoyed the event during a residents meeting, and staff recognised that the attendance of family and friends helped to make the day truly special.

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