The Birches

Our skilled and caring staff work with you to enjoy your later life

Home Locations The Birches

The Birches (Woodley) is an Extra Care Scheme made up of 60 one and two bedroom apartments which give residents the freedom to live independently. Benefitting from an on-site cafe, hair salon, community lounge and other communal facilities, it is an ideal place for older people over 55 looking for both comfort and convenience. You can read more about the Birches here.

Our team are here to provide care support when you need and/or want additional help:

  • Domestic help
  • Help with meals
  • Personal care, washing, dressing
  • Help to coordinate your care with other agencies/ professionals who can support you

Company when you want it, your own space when you need it:

  • Friendly neighbours
  • Shared gardens
  • Shared lounges
  • Restaurant
  • Guest rooms

To speak to a Birches Care Team member, 

call 0118 966 8487 

or email

Care Quality Commission (CQC)

These services are registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission, the independent regulator of Health and Social Care Services in England www.cqc.org.uk.

For further information on services and a link to the latest CQC rating and inspection of this service, please see below:

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"Dementia can be a horrible condition, and the continuity of having the same friendly team to help him, makes a real difference… it’s all the little things that really matter, and that individual care that is so special."

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