Type of service: Residential services

Website: https://www.consensussupport.com/accommodation/heatherington-house/

Heatherington House is a bright, homely Victorian building located in Kettering, Northamptonshire, providing support and accommodation for eight adults with Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS). 

There are eight bedrooms, seven are en-suite and one has its own private bathroom. The communal areas including the lounge and dining room are newly decorated and the pleasant garden is paved with flower beds and has a seating area for BBQ’s in the summer.

The team at Heatherington help the people they support to become as independent as possible. They support them to increase their confidence with daily living skills – from making a cup of tea to washing and ironing and using public transport.

They also encourage individuals to be active in their local community and the service has its own transport and good links to local public transport. The focus is on providing opportunities and choices and helping people try new things.

Some individuals have joined a local football team and play in tournaments and others enjoy educational courses at The Kettering Centre. The team have strong links with local charity shops offering opportunities for voluntary work placements.

Many activities take place within the service such as board games, computer games and planning and cooking meals from different cultures.

Socialising is a big part of life at Heatherington and fun, seasonal events are held regularly throughout the year.
 

Gender: Men/boys only

Specialisms: Generic

Other specialisms: Prader-Willi Syndrome