Type of service: Residential services

Website: http://www.heathcotes.net

Heathcotes Southlands is a specialist residential care home for male adults with learning disabilities, complex needs and associated challenging behaviours. These may include:

• Autism
• Asperger's Syndrome
• Mental Health issues
• Communication and Sensory Difficulties
• Physical Disabilities

Heathcotes Southlands at Blythe Bridge comprises of two stories, offering eight large single bedrooms and an abundance of communal space, including a large lounge and a very attractive, secluded garden; there is ample opportunity to interact with others, or to enjoy the living space in private. This is a well established home with a lively, vibrant atmosphere and a fun outlook; service users are supported to access a wide range of activities and to exercise choice and control over every aspect of their lives. The service provides exacting standards in respect of quality of care and interaction with individuals using the service, and this is reflected in the confidence, inclusion and involvement of all stakeholders.

Aimed at: Adult

Gender: Men/boys only

Specialisms: Has autism-specific elements

Other specialisms: Challenging behaviour, Learning disability