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Criteria for Admission
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Provision
is for male and female adults aged 16 years and over.
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In
addition to hearing loss, individuals may experience additional compound and
complex disabilities, for example Physical/Learning Disabilities, Visual
Impairment, Mental Illness and Autism.
Those with challenging behaviour will also be considered.
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Where
applicants demonstrate challenging behaviour, the physical and emotional
welfare of other service users and staff will be considered during the
selection process.
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At
present Hayfield offers limited access for wheel chair users.
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Applicants
with acknowledged drug or alcohol problems would only be accepted into
Hayfield if it were considered that the prognosis for them ceasing their
addiction was strong.
The Process
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Applications
are made by social workers on behalf of the user.
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The
admission panel will review the information and assess the needs and
suitability of the applicant.
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The
pack, consisting of appropriate background information, medical report and
financial agreement should be completed and submitted to Hayfield for each
applicant.
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A
six week Screening Evaluation Period provides the applicant and the
Screening Panel the opportunity to assess the appropriateness of the
placement.
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The
applicant will be invited to undertake a six-week Assessment and Evaluation
prior to any final decision being made about a placement in Hayfield.
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At
the end of this period, an Admission Assessment Meeting will be held at
which the applicant, their family/carers and representatives of the
referring authority will meet with Hayfield staff to discuss and decide on
the appropriateness of a future placement in Hayfield.
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Evaluation
reports will be produced and made available to the applicant and referring
agency.
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Following
admission, the placement of each individual will be reviewed at least twice
yearly.
If you wish to make an enquiry
about a potential referral for any of our services please
contact
a member of our management team.
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