Other Important Information for a potential new resident

Medical Care

The choice of doctors is the responsibility of the resident. There is one surgery in the village and another quite nearby. The House Manager will provide information on request.

The Management

The House Manager is responsible through the Chairman to the Board of Abbeyfield Great Missenden.

Residents Security and Welfare

In addition to a resident House Manager, an electronic Monitoring system has been installed to give additional comfort and security to the residents.

Visitors

Visiting is unrestricted.

Maintenance

Abbeyfield Great Missenden employ staff or use volunteers to assist with the small jobs that are required. No additions or alterations may be made to a bedsit without permission of the Management Committee.

Finance

Fees are revised annually. These are payable monthly in advance.

Heating & Lighting

All the accommodation is centrally heated. The cost for heating and light is included in the monthly fee.

Insurance

The basic contents’ of each resident’s room is covered up to £2000 through the monthly charge. All the personal items of each resident, such as jewellery and cash, must be insured by the resident.

Security

The House has a door entry system that links callers with the resident’s bedsit. The rear garden is secured at all times.

Cleaning

Each resident is responsible for the cleanliness and tidiness of their rooms. En-suite facilities, toilets and washbasins are the responsibility of management.

Fire Precautions

There are smoke detectors throughout the house. Fire bells and equipment are tested and serviced regularly. Staff and residents receive training in fire precautions. There are four fire drills per annum.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted in any room in the house.

Activities within the community

Within the House

House Informal Coffee Morning
Held in the lounge 10:30am - 11:30am
Third Thursday in the month

Happy Hour
Held in the house lounge 7pm - 9pm
Forth Friday of each month
Available to residents, sponsors and trustees

In the Community

Age Concern Lunch CLub
Every Thursday 12:00 - 2:00pm
Held in the Baptish Church Hall in the High Street

Age Concern Coffee Morning
Every Tuesday 10:00am - 12:00pm
Held in the Baptish Church Hall in the High Street

Red Cross Not So Young CLub
Second Wednesday in the month 2:00 - 4:00pm
Held in the Memorial Hall (opposite the house)

Great Missenden WI
Third Tuesday in the month
Held in the Memorial Hall (opposite the house)

WEA Lectures
Programmes available in the Library
Held in the Library meeting room

Library (opposite the house) - Opening Times
Tuesday and Friday 9:30 - 7:30pm
Wednesday 9:30 - 5:00pm
Thursday and Saturday 9:30 - 1:00pm

Places of Worship - to which transport can be arranged

Church of England (on the hill)
St Peter and St Paul's Parish Church
Sunday 9:30am Parish Communion except first Sunday of the month when celebration of communion is 10:00am.
Evensong Service 6:00pm

Catholic Church (behind the house)
Masses - Sunday 8:00am and 11:00am
Masses - Saturday 6:00pm

Baptist Church (in the High Street)
Holy Communion Sunday 9:45am
Morning Worship 10:30am
Evening Service 6:00pm