** Our approach and vision **
The philosophy of Charlotte Straker is "care according to need." Residents are actively encouraged to enter into the spirit of the local community and to enjoy a sense of freedom and control over their lives. This approach is valued all the more by residents, safe in the knowledge that when the need arises, the highest standards of care are available.
An inability to pay is not a bar to entry and "care according to need" emphasises our thinking and approach. We exist only to provide the type and standard of care we offer and residents are from a mixed background of private and social service funding.
Our residents enjoy a natural homely environment, according self-determination and dignity. Members of staff respect their confidentiality. Visitors are welcome at any time in the privacy of single rooms, the day room and in the summer, the front terrace with seating and sunshades is an ideal place to chat and make the most of its South facing position. We encourage residents to join their families for stays outside the home whenever possible and to pursue their own personal, religious and political beliefs.
History Of Charlotte Straker Hospital
** History **
Charlotte Straker first opened to residents in the autumn of 1992. Following the closure of the local cottage hospital the local community were determined to maintain a care home facility in Corbridge. It is a registered charity, a Company limited by guarantee and a dual registered residential and nursing home.
In the last few years an extensive renovation programme has provided 17 single residential rooms with en suite facilities and 11 single nursing rooms, some with en suite facilities, all meeting the rigorous standards set by the local Authority and the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Charlotte Straker also provides 3 GP beds and 3 Palliative Care beds in the nursing wing for the use of GP practices in Tynedale. These beds are commissioned by Northumberland Care Trust and the Corbridge Medical Group provides medical cover for these beds.
Please see the Palliative Care section for more details and for day to day bed availability.
The standards of care we provide are regulated by CQC and we are inspected by them on a frequent basis with a report being issued after each inspection. The reports are public documents and are available to residents, carers and relatives at www.cqc.org.uk
Charlotte Straker also has eight bungalows in the grounds together with two flats in the main house allowing their tenants to live independently, whilst enjoying care and assistance when needed.
The house sits in well-maintained grounds on the edge of Corbridge, recognised as the one of the prettiest villages in the Tyne Valley. It is just a short walk to the many facilities of the village including shops, a library, churches, hairdressers, doctors and dentists. Corbridge has its own railway station on the Newcastle to Carlisle line and a regular bus service to Hexham, Newcastle and the Metro Centre.
