It is so important that the worries of leaving ones own home are lessened in every way possible and one way is to personalise your room through the introduction of possessions that you hold dear and which help you feel more at home.

The smallest sentimental photograph, a few ornaments or even some furniture items can represent the most moving of memories, even the cup you always like to drink from can be very important. With this in mind it is recommended that a sympathetic view is always adopted by all when disposing of possessions. If a person also suffers from some memory loss, familiar possessions can be a great source of comfort and reassurance.

Personal televisions can be made available in all rooms. Telephones can also be installed in bedrooms on request, we also have a payphone and residents can also make use of our handsfree phone system in their rooms.

Pets can also provide a great deal of pleasure to their owner and we understand some people may wish to have pets accompany them at Northwood. We also have our resident cat along with our well stocked tropical fish tank and these and very popular. Honey, our General Managers pet dog also visits regularly.

We are also members of the Cinnamon Trust, the only specialist national charity for the elderly and their much loved, much needed companion pets. In order to become a member of this trust we had to pass strict criteria to prove we are pet friendly and capable of looking after them.

Often the thought of seperation from a lifelong companion can cause upset so please talk to us before considering such a separation as on request we will always consider accepting well behaved pets.

Northwood Nursing & Residential Care, Blackburn, Lancashire