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Residents

admin — Wed, 15 May 2013 20:36:19 +0000

We accept residents with most moderate to severe learning disabilities:

Long term or Respite care for:

Profound Learning Disabilities,
Cerebral Palsy
Dual Diagnosis,
Aspergers,
Epilepsy.
Eating Disorders,
PTSD,
Muscular Dystrophy
Sensory impairments,

And
Specialist Care Categories:
Asperger Syndrome
Autism/ASD
Challenging Behaviour
Down Syndrome
Epilepsy
Speech Impairment
Visual Impairment
Dementia,

admin — Wed, 15 May 2013 20:33:05 +0000

The residents are encouraged to attend all social events where they can meet people and make friends: Currently they attend a club every Thursday night where families and young people meet and share music and enjoy dancing in a safe environment. The residents are encouraged to go out and socialise – cinema, meals out, church, community events, music venues.

House Holidays

admin — Wed, 15 May 2013 20:31:32 +0000

Every year the residents go away on holiday at least once. Trips have included the Canary Islands, and Spain as well as The Holy Land. In 2013 our residents have planned to go to Greece. One resident is going to Cyprus at Easter, and then later in the year will join the others on their trip to Greece.

Life Here

admin — Wed, 15 May 2013 20:28:23 +0000

Life at Edgar Street Care Home

Each resident has her own private room. Residents are encouraged to personalise their bedrooms and may bring their own possessions if it helps to make the room feel like home. We can assist with furnishings if needed, and staff are on hand to encourage choice.

Life skills are taught as needs are assessed and according to input from the resident. Some residents may need support with healthy meal planning and basic cooking while others may prefer to leave cooking to the household ( a communal meal is available in the evening). Another resident may need to learn money management or how to use the public transit. At Edgar Street, we let residents shape their goals and we support them – our philosophy is self-sufficiency and positive independence within the community.