Email: thorndene@thorndene.com
Thorndene recognises that a learning disability is just a part of the individual and that people
have differing needs to maintain healthy lifestyles and therefore it is important to support
individuals with Health and Well-Being.
All residents are registered with the local General Practitioner in Hawkinge
Village and with the relevant dentist and optician where appropriate.
Staff at Thorndene will facilitate and support all medical visits to the G.P.,
dentist, hospital and opticians etc.
Thorndene facilitates access to other professionals whose expertise can help
those who live here achieve a greater degree of independence through a
healthier life. These professionals include a consultant iridologist, osteopath,
Chiropodist, personal trainer and aroma therapist
Thorndene also recognises that nutrition plays an important part in health
& well being. Therefore we ensure that all meals prepared at the home
meet the nutritional needs of individuals whilst acknowledging everyones
likes and dislikes.