Complex care in Wyke, Bradford
Welcome to Wykewood, where we provide nursing care for adults living with complex needs arising from mental health, neurological, and physical health conditions.
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, beauty salon, sensory room, and large accessible garden.
Wykewood is near local amenities and transport links, helping people stay connected to the community.
Profile of need by unit
Heather Unit
Has a primary dementia diagnosis, including alcohol-related, early-onset, frontotemporal, or vascular dementia
Has complex co-occurring mental and physical health needs requiring integrated care beyond mainstream provision
Displays high-risk behaviours of concern requiring enhanced observation and structured risk management
Has significant cognitive impairment affecting memory, judgement, and awareness of risk
May present with increased clinical and safety risks
May have a forensic background, with risk-related behaviours reduced or ceased, and may remain subject to legal restrictions
May have dysphagia, requiring modified diets, supervised mealtimes, and aspiration risk management
May experience progressive health decline associated with increasing frailty
May require continuing care through to end of life
Lavender Unit
Has a primary neurological diagnosis, including brain injury, Huntington’s disease, spinal injury, or stroke
Presents with predominant physical health needs, including autonomic dysreflexia, dysphagia, or a respiratory condition
May have a secondary mental health diagnosis
May require nursing and clinical interventions including catheter and stoma care, central venous access management, and enteral feeding
May require respiratory support, including continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), bilevel positive airway pressure (BiPAP), tracheostomy care, and mechanical ventilation
Has significant mobility impairment requiring full assistance with transfers and repositioning, specialist equipment, and enhanced moving and handling support
Requires a low-sensory environment with predictable stimuli
Engages in daily life with encouragement and structured support
May be moving from a hospital or secure setting, and have experienced one or more previous placement breakdowns
May experience progressive health decline associated with increasing frailty
May require continuing care through to end of life
Thistle Unit (male-only)
Has complex mental health needs arising from a primary mental health or neurological diagnosis
Displays high-risk behaviours of concern, including disinhibited and sexualised behaviour, requiring enhanced observation and structured risk management
Requires a male-only environment to support safe management of risk and behaviour
May have a forensic background, with risk-related behaviours reduced or ceased, and may remain subject to legal restrictions
May have a history of alcohol or other substance misuse
May be moving from a hospital or secure setting, and have experienced one or more previous placement breakdowns
Bracken Unit
Not open yet - the profile of Bracken Unit will be developed in partnership with stakeholders and shaped by local demand
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 (4 minute drive or 30 minute walk).
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