Hawkinge House

Our Long Term Care unit offers a true home for life for residents needing ongoing nursing support. Each of our 62 spacious suites features a kitchenette and living area, giving residents genuine independence within a safe, supportive environment. Ground floor suites open directly onto our landscaped gardens, while our second floor features “The Village”, a welcoming community space with its own pub, hair salon, activities room and patio terrace. Daily life is shaped around residents’ preferences. Our activities team creates a varied programme including entertainment, gentle exercise, arts and crafts, and regular outings. Our in-house chef prepares fresh meals daily, with choices to suit all tastes and dietary requirements, and freshly baked cakes every afternoon. We welcome couples who wish to stay together, even when their care needs differ significantly. Our 24-hour nursing team, led by qualified nurses, ensures expert clinical care is always available while maintaining the warm, homely atmosphere that makes Hawkinge House special.

Our Short Term Care unit provides flexible, high-quality care for residents needing temporary support. Whether you need respite care while a family carer takes a well-earned break, rehabilitation after a hospital stay, or a transitional placement while longer-term plans are arranged, our team is here to help. Every resident receives a personalised care plan developed with input from our nursing team, physiotherapists and occupational therapists. Our goal is to support recovery, build confidence and help residents achieve the best possible outcome, whether that is returning home, moving to long-term care, or another arrangement that suits their needs. All 60 rooms are spacious en-suites with built-in kitchenettes and fridges for added independence. Residents can join our full daily activities programme, relax in communal lounges, enjoy quizzes and entertainment in our on-site pub, or visit the hair salon. Our chef prepares fresh meals daily, catering for all dietary requirements.

I started my journey in adult care in 2004 when I joined the industry as a care worker in the community, previous to this I had managed a dental practice but felt that a career in Social Care would be more rewarding. Since that time, I have worked my way through the industry to become an Operations Director and then finally in June 2020 I joined Hawkinge House PAU as the Registered Manager of the brand-new service. Hawkinge House PAU is an assessment unit for patients that are leaving an acute hospital setting and require a period of assessment to establish their longer-term care needs. I am passionate about giving the best possible care to every patient that comes through our doors, regardless of their situation. It is always my aim to ensure that every patient that comes through the PAU feels heard and safe. I am supported by an amazing team that has a wealth of experience in the industry and shares the same goals and aspirations for the care that we deliver that I do.