Jonny Sedassy Foundation

This is a new foundation currently being set up.  It will fund projects in the music and arts for young people with learning disabilities.

Michael Sobell House

Michael Sobell House, situated on the Mount Vernon Hospital complex in Northwood, is set in beautiful countryside on the borders of Middlesex and Hertfordshire.

The Unit was opened in 1977 following a local fundraising campaign. The principal benefactor was Sir Michael Sobell, pioneer manufacturer of radio and television who donated £250,000 with the stipulation that it should be built on crown land and administered by the National Health Service.

Almost immediately ‘The Friends’ were formed to support the work of the Unit, and following a second appeal in 1983 a Day Centre was added.

Michael Sobell House has a focus of improving quality of life for patients by providing relief from pain and distressing symptoms. Patients may be admitted for symptom management, rehabilitation, respite care at any time, or care in the last few days of their life.

Today, the 16-bed in-patient unit has a team of dedicated staff that acknowledges the uniqueness of individuals, respects their autonomy and supports the decisions they make.

The unit embraces a philosophy that is compatible with hospice care and is supported by a multidisciplinary team of doctors, nurses, chaplains, social workers, counsellors, physiotherapists, occupational and complementary therapists, housekeepers and administration staff.

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