Facilities

Ryegate House is a fully accessible six bed respite unit with facilities specially designed for children and young people with complex health needs and disabilities.

It provides a safe and comfortable environment, inside and out, where children and young people can enjoy their stay.

Browse through the photo gallery to have a look around, and read more about our facilities below.

Bedrooms

two single bedrooms
two double bedrooms
same sex accommodation as standard
all bedrooms have hoisting facilities and height adjustable multi-positional beds
all bedrooms have a television

Living areas

large dining area
communal activity area
main lounge with a large television, DVD player and music system
an extensive toy cupboard with various games, books, craft activities and sensory toys

Bathroom

one bathroom with an adjustable height bath, overhead hoist and changing table
shower in the main bathroom
accessible toilet

Outdoors

an extensive fully accessible sensory garden
wheelchair swing and roundabout

Catering

We have a small kitchen where drinks and basic snacks can be made. Nutritionally balanced meals are prepared and delivered three times a day to the unit after being prepared in the professional kitchen at the main hospital site.

Laundry

We provide a laundry service for children and young people if needed during their stay.

Moving and handling

To ensure the safety of children and staff we have a number of moving and handling aids. The bathroom and living room have emergency buzzers which can be used by staff if additional assistance is needed.