Type of service: Residential services

Website: https://www.consensussupport.com/accommodation/heather-holmes/

Heather Holmes is a pleasant character house in Desborough, near Kettering providing a residential service for individuals with learning disabilities. Some individuals also have additional physical disabilities and mobility issues. The caring, supportive team ensure a friendly and welcoming environment. The focus is on supporting life-long learning, development and independence to help individuals achieve the goals that are important to them.

The ground floor has eight bedrooms and the team provide intensive support for individuals with more complex needs and who may be less able. The upstairs consisting of three bedrooms is suitable for people who have developed greater independence and wish to experience more independent living.

A ground floor one bedroom self-contained flat provides the opportunity for an individual to have their own living space within the safety of a residential setting but with access to others living at the home. Wheelchair accessible, with access to the garden, the flat provides the perfect stepping stone towards more independent living. Many social activities take place such as BBQs, movie and pamper nights, football tournaments and parties and family members are always welcome.

The team also encourage individuals to enjoy all the leisure and social amenities in nearby Kettering and Northampton and there are excellent local transport links to facilitate this. Some individuals also engage in work opportunities in the local community.

Great importance is placed on learning daily living skills and helping everyone to take an interest in the running of the home where individuals have their own responsibilities.
 

Aimed at: Adult

Gender: All genders

Specialisms: Has autism-specific elements

Other specialisms: Learning disabilities, autism, physical disabilities.