Complex care in Wyke, Bradford
Welcome to Wykewood, where we provide exceptional nursing care for adults living with complex needs arising from dementia, mental health conditions, neuro-disabilities and physical disabilities.
Located on Huddersfield Road in Bradford, Wykewood has 40 bedrooms across four small, purpose-built units, creating a homely and supportive environment that’s more responsive to individual needs.
We’re dedicated to making every day better for the people we support, helping them lead meaningful lives and achieve their personal goals.
Our trained team provides high acuity, nurse-led care services, particularly for individuals with secondary diagnoses, co-morbidities or those who’ve experienced previous failed placements.
Whether you’re a healthcare professional seeking a complex care placement, or you’re exploring care options for a loved one, view our services below or contact us to find out more.
Our care
The people we support at Wykewood would often be in a hospital or higher acuity setting if not placed with us.
Our care enables them to stay in the community, closer to their loved ones.
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Look around Wykewood
Wykewood has 40 bedrooms, each with an en-suite, across four units.
With this small group living, we’re able to provide a homely and supportive environment that’s more responsive to individual needs.
The home has communal dining and living spaces, an activities hub and a large accessible garden.
We offer a variety of accessible baths and showers for a range of mobility needs.
Wykewood is near local amenities and transport links, helping people stay connected to the community.
Bracken Suite
Bracken Suite is currently not in use. When open, it’ll be determined by local need.
Lavender Suite
Lavender Suite supports up to ten adults living with complex health needs and mixed diagnoses including neuro-disabilities, brain injuries and physical disabilities.
The Lavender Team is trained to care for people who have tracheostomies, ventilators or PEG feeding tubes.
Lavender Suite is on the ground floor and has garden access which makes it ideal for those living with Huntington’s disease.
Thistle Suite
Thistle Suite supports up to ten adults living with complex mental health needs who may also display behaviours of concern.
The unit is exclusively for people who were assigned male at birth.
Heather Suite
Heather Suite supports up to ten adults living with complex dementia.
The Heather Team is trained in Exemplar Positive Behaviour Support (EPBS) at level 2.
The unit's been designed in line with the Kings Fund’s dementia tools and principles, and the University of Stirling’s Environments for Ageing and Dementia Design Assessment Tool (EADDAT).
Join our team and make a difference at Wykewood
No matter who you are or what experience you have, there are many ways you can make a difference at Wykewood.
The people who live in our home need care from a variety of colleagues.
Our roles range from Registered Nurses and Health Care Assistants to Housekeepers and Cooks, and every member of our team has a vital part to play.
We’re proud to be a National Living Wage employer, offering stable employment in an inclusive, values-led environment.
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Getting to Wykewood
Directions to Wykewood
Wykewood is a short drive from the M62 and other major roads including the M606 and A58.
If you're travelling on the M62, follow the M62 towards Manchester/Bradford/Airport and take the M606/A58 exit at junction 26.
Wykewood is situated on Huddersfield Road and is next door to Motive8 College.
There are limited parking spaces in the home’s car park. Street parking is available along Huddersfield Road.
Public transport to Wykewood
The home is a short walk from several bus stops.
Woodside Road bus stop (stop ID: 45014280), which is accessed by buses 363 and X63.
Woodside Road bus stop (stop ID: 45024115), which is accessed by buses 363 and X63.
There's also a train station in the local area.
Low Moor - 1.3 miles away.
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