Type of service: Domiciliary services

Website: http://www.hertshomecare.co.uk

Herts Homecare specialises in providing care and support for adults with autism and Asperger syndrome, they also provide support for people with learning, mental and physical disabilities.

The agency has a person-centred philosophy on care that places service user's wishes and needs first and foremost. It encourages service users to live their lives independently with dignity and respect. .

Herts homecare provices care and support for service users in their own homes, out in the community, as well as in a supported living environment. There is a specialist team on board and they take self-referrals throughout Hertfordshire and out of county. The agency has an Autism Resource centre providing free resources for service users, their families, staff and interested professionals. The resources include: .

• Books:- Educational, informational and life experiences
• DVDS:- On all aspects of Autism/Asperger syndrome
• Access to information on different types of therapies
• Information on benefits from local authorities
• Information on social network

Aimed at: Adult

Gender: All genders

Other specialisms: Learning disability