Complex care in Fishwick, Preston
Welcome to Ribble View, where we provide nursing care for adults living with complex needs arising from mental health, neurological, and physical health conditions.
Located on Church Avenue in Preston, Ribble View has 30 bedrooms across three 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 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 Ribble View 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 Ribble View
Ribble View has 30 bedrooms, each with an en-suite, across three 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 also has communal dining and living spaces, a beauty salon, a therapy room, and a large accessible garden.
We offer a variety of accessible baths and showers for a range of mobility needs.
Ribble View is near local amenities and transport links, helping people stay connected to the community.
Profile of need by unit
Haslam Unit
Has complex mental health needs arising from a primary diagnosis such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or major depressive disorder, or from a neurological condition
Is a working-age adult (40+)
Presents with acute mental health needs, including significant emotional dysregulation, suicidal ideation, psychosis, or dangerous agitation
Displays high-risk behaviours of concern requiring enhanced observation and structured risk management
May require planned restrictive practices within a positive behaviour support framework, reducing as behaviours stabilise
May have co-occurring physical health needs requiring clinical interventions including catheters, stomas, and PEG feeding
May have a forensic background, with risk-related behaviours reduced or ceased (note: individuals with offences involving children or assessed risk to children would not be appropriate due to proximity to school)
May have a history of alcohol or other substance misuse
Can live in an active, sociable environment, where shared spaces and regular interaction with others are part of everyday life
May be moving from a hospital, secure setting, or another care setting where the placement is unable to meet their needs
Requires a community-based placement focused on stabilisation, risk reduction, and developing independence, with the potential to step down to a lower-acuity or less restrictive environment as needs stabilise
Beacon Unit
Has a primary neurological diagnosis, including brain injury or spinal cord injury
Is an older/older working-age adult (50+)
Presents with predominant physical health needs
May present with increased clinical and safety risks, including autonomic dysreflexia, infection, malnutrition, or sepsis
May require nursing and clinical interventions, including catheter and stoma care, central venous access management, and enteral feeding
May have significant mobility impairment requiring full assistance with transfers and repositioning, specialist equipment, and enhanced moving and handling support - or is primarily cared for in bed
Has reduced engagement requiring a proactive, structured approach
Requires a low-sensory environment with predictable stimuli
May be moving from hospital, a spinal injury centre, or neurological rehabilitation unit
Requires care focused on maintaining function and promoting independence for as long as possible
May experience progressive health decline and require continuing care through to end of life
Avenham Unit
Has a primary neurological diagnosis with associated complex mental health needs, including brain injury, Huntington’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, spinal cord injury, or stroke
Is a working-age adult
May have a rare condition that presents with similar symptoms, including MELAS syndrome
Has complex mental and physical health needs requiring integrated care and a high level of clinical nursing input and monitoring
Displays behaviours of concern, usually verbal behaviours that can be de-escalated and redirected through proactive support strategies
May present with increased clinical and safety risks requiring enhanced observation and structured risk management
May have limited mobility requiring regular assistance
Is active and engaged in daily life within and beyond the home
Can live in an active, sociable environment, where shared spaces and regular interaction with others are part of everyday life
Join our team and make a difference at Ribble View
No matter who you are or what experience you have, there are many ways you can make a difference at Ribble View.
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 Ribble View
Directions to Ribble View
Ribble View is a short drive from junction 31 of the M6.
Take the A59 towards Devonshire Place, and continue on to Church Avenue.
There are limited parking spaces in the home’s car park. Street parking is available along Church Avenue.
Public transport to Ribble View
The home is a short walk from several bus stops.
Hesketh Arms bus stop in both directions (stop IDs: lanatwgp and lanagtgd), which is accessed by buses 9, 59, 100, 280 and 664.
There's also a train station in the local area.
Preston - 3.1 miles away (19 minute drive).
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