What types of Care is Sahara Lodge registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia, Respite Care, Eating Disorders, Learning Disability, Mental Health Condition, Sensory Impairment & Younger Adults are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

What additional types of Care does Sahara Lodge provide?

Palliative Care, Convalescent Care, Physiotherapy & Independent Living Training are other types of care provided.

What are the Facilities & Services at Sahara Lodge?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Wheelchair Access, Gardens & Television point in own room are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Sahara Lodge to the centre of London?

8.0 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

Sahara Lodge care home, 143 Earlham Grove, Forest Gate, London E7 9AP

Sahara Lodge

143 Earlham Grove, Forest Gate, London E7 9AP

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Review from Lena M (Sister of Resident) published on 26 January 2022
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Very good home.
All the staff are good in the profession.
Staff friendly.
Good communication.
God with clothes.

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Review from R W (Brother-in-law of Resident) published on 23 December 2021
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My brother-in-law has been at Sahara Lodge for over 20-years. He absolutely loves it, and so do we. He is well taken care of, and all his needs are provided, holidays, birthday parties, Christmas entertainment, etc. Couldn't be more happier that he is being taken care of by caring, wonderful staff.

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Review from W S (Brother of Resident) published on 4 January 2021
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My brother has been a resident at Sahara Lodge for the past 19 years, in all that time I have not had one complaint, worry or concern. Excellent.

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Review from Sheila S (Sister-in-law of Resident) published on 22 December 2020
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Great home and staff, especially in the current situation keeping the residents happy with the quiz nights, shops and various entertainment. Keeping family up to date with photos and telephone calls.

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Review from Pammi K (Sister-in-law of Resident) published on 21 December 2020
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I am very happy that my sister in law resides at Sahara Lodge because the staff take very good care of her with her special needs due to learning difficulties, partial vision and other issues. They make sure she is under close watch all the time.
All staff treat her with respect and care. They keep

her clean, well clothed and feed her well and ensure she is happy. She is a vegetarian and staff specially cook for her every day. I respect for their extra care and time.
There are also plenty of activities for her in the day centre which is well managed. There are also two beautiful, peaceful gardens which she enjoys and are very good for her health.
I think she is very happy at Sahara Lodge with all the facilities they have.
Sahara lodge do a lot for all residents when it comes to their activities, birthdays or other seasonal occasions, just because of the hard-working staff and management who take care.

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Review from A H (Brother-in-law of Resident) published on 17 December 2020
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My sister-in-law has been here for some time now, and whilst I do not often get an opportunity to visit her, I am always struck by how happy she seems. The staff ensure that she is involved in all activities and that she is happy. She is always clean and well dressed, and the staff are thoughtfully

and caring.

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Review from Danny G (Brother of Resident) published on 17 December 2020
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The staff at the home have been amazing, patient/caring plus transparent. Everything is soo good, and he always looks well.

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Review from Dee H (Sister of Resident) published on 17 December 2020
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I am extremely happy with my sisters care. She is always clean and groomed, and is happy. I rarely announce in advance that I am visiting, and I have never had the slightest concern about any aspect of her care. This year with the covid-19 restrictions, I feel all the staff have been more than exemplary

dealing with an appalling situation. They are all to be commended. My sister could not be better situated; she is very content there.

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Review from J H (Mother of Resident) published on 16 December 2020
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Connection with staff regarding looking after my son is very good, they let me know at once if anything needs to be dealt with and my son's priority comes first to my knowledge. Phone calls and medical reviews are up to date.

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Review from Mahendra C (Brother of Resident) published on 16 December 2020
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I am so pleased with Sahara Lodge where my sister has been cared for with her severe learning disabilities for a number of years now.
She is well looked after and I have very little concern about her health due to excellent capable staff.
Whenever I have visited the home I have been quite impressed

with the way all the staff adhere to their duties and this shows the due care they take to achieve a high standard of care for all residents. I have personally noticed how well each resident is treated in spite of the various difficulties and disabilities each resident may have. I would say they are very lucky to be a resident at Sahara Lodge.

Sahara Lodge has a good management team who are always trying to change for better and improve their services in all areas and are successful in maintaining their standard by doing so.
They provide good facilities and care one would expect.

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Review from Akosua K (Sister of Resident) published on 4 December 2020
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My brother is very well looked after. The activates through lockdown have been great.

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Review from D M (Brother-in-law of Resident) published on 4 December 2020
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Sahara care are great with looking after my brother-in-law.

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Review from Ivan H (Brother of Resident) published on 30 November 2020
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The staff do a great job looking after my brother. He seems to be very happy at the home. He has a good relationship with the staff and is always smiling when he is in their company. When I visit, the staff look after me well and they are always friendly, making me feel welcome. It sets my mind at rest

to know that I can leave my brother in such safe hands.

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Review from C W (Sister of Resident) published on 6 January 2020
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Most wonderful level of care and support. Impressive day centre with a comprehensive range of activities. The home is very well laid out and maintained to a high standard. The carers are incredible people and do an absolutely amazing job.

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Review from Margaret T (Mother of Resident) published on 27 November 2019
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My daughter is well looked after and cared for very well indeed.

Reply from Janette Neal, Manager at Sahara Lodge

Thank you so much for your kind feedback which will be passed back to the team at the next team meeting.

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Review from John C (Brother of Resident) published on 17 January 2019
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Positive experience on my visits and by telephone too. On my visits, I have been welcomed by friendly members of staff and smiling faces. Friends of residents seem happy with there lot.
The residence is very clean, spotless and a good colour scheme. Residents dressed well. Generally good atmosphere

good vibration calm tone.
All round good notice board, pictures of residents, staff and management.

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Review from Matthew S (Nephew of Resident) published on 12 December 2018
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My uncle is a lot happier. The experience has been satisfactory. Every time we visit we are treated like good friends.

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Review from Morris G (Brother of Resident) published on 11 December 2018
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Very happy with my brother's review.

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Review from Amina K (Mother of Resident) published on 11 December 2018
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The care home is a very nice, welcoming and vibrant place. The care home has helped my daughter so much in terms of her independence. She has become more mature and outgoing and has learnt so many new skills.

The home is a safe place, so I never have to worry about her safety. It has given me peace

of mind that I never had before.

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Review from Ferdus A (Sister of Resident) published on 11 December 2018
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My sister has been to a couple of care homes but this one has been by far the best. The home always works with our family when needed, always aiming to improve things. The staff has encouraged my sister with excelling in her artwork, building up her confidence. The improvement in her behaviour due to

the hard work of the staff has helped our family so much.

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Meet the Team (3)

Janette Neal

Job Title: Service Manager

Joined: 2010

Details of past experience, including when you started your professional career

I have over 25 years experience of working in a senior position with vulnerable adults in a variety of settings including, residential, community mental health support services, supported living and outreach services. My career in this field started in 1993 when I took the post of care assistant in a residential home for the elderly. I became a manager in 1997. To further my career I moved into community mental health as a coordinator in 1999, I was promoted to service manager in 2005 giving me the opportunity to manage supported living and outreach services. I joined Sahara Care in 2010 to become a registered home manager where I have been able to utilize my skills in developing and supporting residents to achieve the best outcomes and maximise their potential.

Professional qualifications and memberships of professional bodies

NVQ 4 in Health and Social Care RMA

Do you have any particular areas of expertise in which you are interested?

I am very interested in Autism and in supporting individuals to develop communication and sensory strategies that assist them to interact and make sense of the world around them.

What are the key issues for you in working with clients?

To ensure individual opportunities and experiences by focusing on abilities and not disabilities.
To ensure equality in health matters.
To ensure inclusion in all aspects of individual lives.

Any other comments or useful information, e.g. what do you enjoy about your work?

The inspiration I get from seeing the results of excellent support delivery and watching individuals achieve their aspirations and goals.

Patricia Allen

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2011

Details of past experience, including when you started your professional career

I have worked in the care sector for over 30 years, starting as a care assistant in 1988. I worked in the community as an informal carer for the elderly in 1997 working closely with district nurses and RRT. I wanted to change my career from working with the elderly to working with people that have LD needs, an opportunity came along for me to join Sahara Care in 2011 as a support worker. I got great satisfaction from seeing the difference my work made to the lives of the people I was supporting and felt this was the company that I would like to progress my career with. I soon became a senior support worker and worked my way to becoming a team leader. I was promoted to deputy manager in 2016 where I gained the skills required to manage the everyday running of the service and to make a difference to the people that myself and the team support.

Professional qualifications and memberships of professional bodies

NVQ 2 and 3 in Health & Social Care
Level 5 in Leadership Health & Social Care

Do you have any particular areas of expertise in which you are interested?

I have supported residents to arrange charitable events with the help of the local community, this has promoted their inclusion and awareness of the different cultures and diverse areas they live in.

What are the key issues for you in working with clients?

To make links with learning disability services.
To ensure inclusion within the community.
To promote the residents to be involved, empowered and have a voice in decisions that are made around their lives.

Any other comments or useful information, e.g. what do you enjoy about your work?

The satisfaction of seeing the change that working in the care sector makes to people with learning disabilities.

Nilesh Soni

Job Title: Team Leader

Joined: 2018

Details of past experience, including when you started your professional career

I have been working in care for more than 10 years. I began my journey in the care industry as a support worker in Sahara Care, working at the heart of the service, delivering direct care to clients. Since then I have held various positions such as a Senior Support Worker, Deputy Manager as well as my current role as a team leader. I always strive to provide the best care to our clients, ensuring every one of their needs is met, by continuously levelling up and adding to my skill set and knowledge, through new qualifications and training

Professional qualifications and memberships of professional bodies

NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care

Do you have any particular areas of expertise in which you are interested?

I like to focus on all conditions that lead to challenging behaviour. I find it incredibly rewarding when see an individual become more independent because of the provisions I have put into place for them.

What are the key issues for you in working with clients?

When working with a client my goal is not to do everything for them, in fact, I want to see them develop in character and personality like any other person.

Any other comments or useful information, e.g. what do you enjoy about your work?

I like to organise events and activities for the clients that reflect their identity and culture to make Sahara Care a more diverse place to live for the residents and staff.

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