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Cygnet Health Care was established in
1988. Since then we have developed a
                                                                                                                                            Introduction
wide range of services for individuals with    Our expert and highly dedicated care           We maintain a good relationship with our
mental health needs, autism and learning       team of 10,000 employees empower               quality regulators and undergo regular        Our myPath Care Model
disabilities within the UK. We have built      2,864 individuals across 150 services to       inspections, with 82% of our services         Our Model of Care - Hospitals
a reputation for delivering pioneering         consistently make a positive difference        rated ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’. We also
services and outstanding outcomes              to their lives, through service user focused   operate an internal system of quality care,   Low Secure ASD & Mental Health
for the individuals in our care.               care and rehabilitation.                       treatment and positive outcomes.              Highly Specialised Autism
                                                                                                                                            Spectrum Disorder
                                                                                                                                            Residential Services with Nursing
                                                                                                                                            Our Model of Support -
                                                                                                                                            Residential Services
                                                                                                                                            Residential Services
                                                                                                                                            Case Study
                                                                                                                                            Map
Contents                                                                                                                                    How to Make a Referral

 Introduction                                      03          Residential Services
 Our myPath Care Model                             06          Amberwood Lodge, Dorset                          17
 Our Model of Care - Hospitals                     07          Beeches, Nottinghamshire                         18
 Low Secure ASD & Mental Health                                Birches, Nottinghamshire                         19
 Cygnet Hospital Harrow, London                    08          Broughton House, Lincolnshire                    09
                                                               Broughton Lodge, Cheshire                        10
 Highly Specialised Autism Spectrum Disorder                   Devon Lodge, Hampshire                           20
 Broughton House, Lincolnshire                     09          Elston House, Nottinghamshire                    21
 Broughton Lodge, Cheshire                         10          Glyn House, Staffordshire                        22
 Cygnet Cedar Vale, Nottinghamshire                11          Marion House, East Midlands                      23
 Cygnet Hospital Colchester, Essex                 12          Morgan House, Staffordshire                      24
 Cygnet Hospital Harrow, London                    08          Nightingale, Dorset                              25
 Cygnet Hospital Wyke, West Yorkshire              13          No.12 High Street, Lincolnshire                  26
 Cygnet Wast Hills, West Midlands                  14          Oakhurst Lodge, Hampshire                        27
 Thornfield Grange, Co. Durham                     15          Pines, Nottinghamshire                           28
 Residential Services with Nursing                             The Squirrels, Hampshire                         29
 Thornfield Grange, Co. Durham                     15
                                                               Case Study                                       30
 Our Model of Support - Residential Services       16          Map                                              31
                                                               How to Make a Referral                           32

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                                                                                                                                            Introduction
                                                                                                                                            Our myPath Care Model
                                                                                                                                            Our Model of Care - Hospitals
                                                                                                                                            Low Secure ASD & Mental Health
                                                                                                                                            Highly Specialised Autism
                                                                                                                                            Spectrum Disorder
                                                                                                                                            Residential Services with Nursing
                                                                                                                                            Our Model of Support -
                                                                                                                                            Residential Services
                                                                                                                                            Residential Services
                                                                                                                                            Case Study
                                                                                                                                            Map
                                                                                                                                            How to Make a Referral

Introduction
C     ygnet Health Care has over 20 years’ experience of
      delivering the best outcomes for individuals with autism
and learning disabilities, who may present with behaviours that
                                                                       Cygnet’s low secure and highly specialised rehabilitation services
                                                                       provide support and care for men with autism or Asperger’s
                                                                       Syndrome, who may also have additional mental health needs.
challenge. We offer low secure, rehabilitation and residential
                                                                       Our residential services, with and without nursing, offer
services across 21 different locations in the UK.
                                                                       residents an organised and efficient care pathway delivered in
Alongside our interventions to reduce maladaptive behaviours,          environments that promote structure, security, consistency and
our aim is to help the individuals we support to develop life skills   understanding – essential for individuals who live with autism and
and progress through their care pathway to achieve                     its day-to-day challenges.
further independence.

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Our service user / resident profile:
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 > Primary diagnosis of autism and associated learning disability
     and/or mental health needs                                                 18                 Spectrum Disorder Services

 >   May present with behaviours that challenge                                                 Introduction
 >   Communication challenges                                             16/18+ years          Our myPath Care Model
 >   Forensic history                                                                           Our Model of Care - Hospitals
 >   Likely a history of multiple exclusions and placement or                                   Low Secure ASD & Mental Health
     family breakdowns                                                                          Highly Specialised Autism
 > May have an EHCP (Education, Health & Care Plan)                                             Spectrum Disorder

 > May be subject to DoLS (Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards) or                                Residential Services with Nursing
     Care orders                                                                                Our Model of Support -
                                                                                                Residential Services
 > May be detained under the Mental Health Act (1983)
                                                                                                Residential Services
 > Require bespoke support and care
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                                                                          Male/Mixed            Map
                                                                           Gender               How to Make a Referral

                                                                    Mental Health Act Status:
                                                                    Detained/Informal/DoLS

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Our outcome
    Our services at a glance:                                       measurement tools:
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      >   Highly individualised and consistent care                                                                               Spectrum Disorder Services
                                                                    In addition to specific progress measures, general
      >   Specialist care pathways and interventions focusing on:   wellbeing is assessed on admission (baseline) and
                                                                    reviewed (in terms of progress) in preparation for every   Introduction
          •   Stabilisation of behaviour
                                                                    review meeting using the Autism Global Assessment of       Our myPath Care Model
          •   Lifelong learning                                     Progress (A-GAP). Our measures include:
                                                                                                                               Our Model of Care - Hospitals
      >   Daily living skills development                            >   PASS-ADD                                              Low Secure ASD & Mental Health
      >   Positive Behaviour Support, incorporating the use of       >   Vineland Adaptive Behaviour Scale                     Highly Specialised Autism
          accredited intervention techniques
                                                                     >   Behavioural and social progress                       Spectrum Disorder
      >   Sensory integration                                                                                                  Residential Services with Nursing
                                                                     >   Motivational Assessment Scale
      >   PAS-ADD (mental health screening)                                                                                    Our Model of Support -
                                                                     >   Economic wellbeing (financial skills
      >   TEACCH style specialist learning programmes                    / work experience)
                                                                                                                               Residential Services

      >                                                                                                                        Residential Services
          ASDAN and OCR Skills for Life schemes                      >   Being healthy
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      >   Compensatory communication techniques including:           >   Sensory needs
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          •   A Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)         >   Interaction and communication
          •   Pictures                                                                                                         How to Make a Referral
          •   Symbols
                                                                     >   Staying safe
          •   Objects of reference                                   >   Enjoying life
          •   Signing                                                >   Positive contribution
                                                                     >   A-GAP

    Our multi-disciplinary teams:
      >   Psychiatry
      >   Psychology
      >   Occupational therapy
      >   Speech and language therapy
      >   Nursing
      >   Activity coordinators
      >   Specialist trained support workers

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                                                                         Introduction
                                                                         Our myPath Care Model
                                                                         Our Model of Care - Hospitals
                                                                         Low Secure ASD & Mental Health

Our myPath
                                                                         Highly Specialised Autism
                                                                         Spectrum Disorder
                                                                         Residential Services with Nursing

care model                                                               Our Model of Support -
                                                                         Residential Services
                                                                         Residential Services
To ensure we cater for each person’s journey and achieve long-term
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results, we have created a unique approach to care for individuals
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with autism spectrum disorders.
                                                                         How to Make a Referral
myPath is our overarching care model that monitors service
user engagement levels, manages their records, assesses their
progress and formulates a personalised and dynamic care plan
with measurable targets. The model embraces a wide range of
evidence-based tools such as pharmaceutical inputs, daily living
skills, progressive community-based outcomes and risk management
plans. In doing the above, myPath ensures the delivery of high quality
and inclusive care that is continually evaluated through robust
operational and clinical governance frameworks.
myPath is tried and trusted and delivers industry-leading results.

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At Cygnet Health Care we are doing all we can to make a positive difference.                                                                                                                                                                             Spectrum Disorder Services
To help everyone work together to achieve this we have collaboratively created Our Model of Care for our Autism Spectrum
Disorder Services.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Introduction
We adopt a values based, social model of disability with My Choice, My Voice, My Life sitting at the heart of our model,                                                                                                                              Our myPath Care Model
empowering care, support and treatment to be provided through the lens of any individual.                                                                                                                                                             Our Model of Care - Hospitals
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Highly Specialised Autism
                                                                                                                                                            Assessing Risk                                                                            Spectrum Disorder
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                                                                                  Assessment of
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                                                                                                                                                                                   Positive and Safe                                                  Residential Services
                                                    The People’s Council &                                                                                                         Risk Management                                                    Residential Services
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Cygnet Hospital Harrow, London
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                             Low Secure ASD & MH    Highly Specialised Autism Spectrum Disorder                                               Spectrum Disorder Services

                                                                       41 beds in 3 wards                                                  Introduction
                                18+ years          Male
                                                                                                                                           Our myPath Care Model
                                                                                                                                           Our Model of Care - Hospitals

C    ygnet Hospital Harrow is a recovery focused service treating a
     wide range of different needs for adults with autism spectrum
disorder (ASD). The ASD services at the hospital comprise of:
                                                                        The team at Cygnet Hospital Harrow are highly experienced
                                                                        in supporting individuals with ASD. All members of staff are
                                                                                                                                           Low Secure ASD & Mental Health
                                                                                                                                           Cygnet Hospital Harrow, London
                                                                        trained in understanding ASD and in how to create a supportive
                                                                        environment for everyone.                                          Highly Specialised Autism
 >   The Springs Unit - Low Secure ASD & MH                                                                                                Spectrum Disorder
                                                                        The multi-disciplinary team (MDT) work together with individuals
 >   The Springs Wing - Highly Specialised ASD Service                                                                                     Residential Services with Nursing
                                                                        to provide a holistic, person-centred, comprehensive assessment
 >   The Springs Centre - Crisis ASD & Highly Specialised               and care plan. The MDT ensures everyone’s needs are met in         Our Model of Support -
     ASD Service                                                        a way that helps achieve stability and discharge to the least      Residential Services
                                                                        restrictive setting.                                               Residential Services
The Springs Unit provides low secure accommodation for up to
16 men. We provide a person-centred approach in a centre of                                                                                Case Study
excellence to facilitate safe and effective care for service users
with behaviours that may challenge. The Springs Unit works closely                                     Our facilities:                     Map
with the other ASD services at Cygnet Hospital Harrow, which can                                         >   Calm, relaxing and            How to Make a Referral
form part of a step-down pathway for the men we support.                                                     secure environments
The Springs Centre supports up to 15 men with mental health                                              >   Spacious communal areas
needs and an additional diagnosis of an autism spectrum disorder
and/or a mild learning disability.                                                                       >   En-suite bedrooms

The Springs Wing provides a 10 bed specialist rehabilitation service                                     >   Gardens with outdoor
for men with a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder. The service                                            seating
aims to support individuals to move along their care pathway to                                          >   Rehabilitation kitchen
more independent living, or a supported living service.
                                                                                                         >   IT café
                                                                                                         >   Gym
     Our community links:
      > Cinemas and ten-pin bowling
      > Wembley Stadium                                                     “It is so nice to have an entire team care so much
      > RAF Museum                                                          about my son’s future. I feel genuinely listened to and
                                                                            know he is in good hands.”
      > Fishing
                                                                            Family member
      > Local walks and golf
      > Local pubs and restaurants
      > Leisure centre

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Broughton House, Lincolnshire
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                           High Street, Brant Broughton, Lincolnshire, East Midlands LN5 0SL                                                         out more about our Autism
                             Highly Specialised Autism Spectrum Disorder      Residential Services                                                   Spectrum Disorder Services

                                                                                                                                                  Introduction
                              16   16+ years        Mixed Gender             29 beds in 5 living units (9 + 4 + 4 + 6 + 6)
                                                                                                                                                  Our myPath Care Model
                                                                                                                                                  Our Model of Care - Hospitals

B   roughton House is a specialist residential service for adults
    with autism and learning disabilities, who may have behaviours
that challenge. We aim to provide a safe, comfortable and
                                                                           Set in a beautiful rural location, the service has plenty of outdoor
                                                                           space for individuals to enjoy, including countryside walks that
                                                                           help support those who are anxious in crowded spaces.
                                                                                                                                                  Low Secure ASD & Mental Health
                                                                                                                                                  Highly Specialised Autism
                                                                                                                                                  Spectrum Disorder
effective environment for those in our care.
                                                                           The individuals we support can gain skills through extended            Broughton House, Lincolnshire
Broughton House is divided into five distinct areas to support             learning on a number of accredited platforms.                          Broughton Lodge, Cheshire
individuals within smaller environments. The main part of the
                                                                           Interventions are matched according to individual needs and            Cygnet Cedar Vale, Nottinghamshire
building offers nine beds, with four beds in both the Coach House
                                                                           our life skills development programmes are overseen by the             Cygnet Hospital Colchester, Essex
and The Flat. On-site there are two separate properties, Sutton
                                                                           activity coordinators. The integrated MDT consists of occupational
House and Sandbeck House, each with six beds.                                                                                                     Cygnet Hospital Harrow, London
                                                                           therapy, speech and language therapy, psychology and
Each area within Broughton House offers the residents                      psychiatry. The team supports the development of daily living skills   Cygnet Hospital Wyke, West Yorkshire
individualised living spaces, creating an environment that will            and reduction in maladaptive behaviours.                               Cygnet Wast Hills, West Midlands
support them for moving along their care pathway to more                                                                                          Thornfield Grange, Co. Durham
                                                                           Our staff use non-aversive positive approaches and are trained
independent living. As part of their pathway, we enable them to                                                                                   Residential Services with Nursing
                                                                           in specialised intervention techniques and sensory
build their skills to help them achieve the things they want out
                                                                           integration strategies.                                                Our Model of Support -
of life.
                                                                           A combination of person-centred planning, measurement of               Residential Services
                                                                           progress and a full multi-disciplinary approach ensures the best       Residential Services
    Our facilities:                                                        outcomes for the individuals in our care.
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     > En-suite bedrooms – individuals are encouraged                      Situated over the road is No. 12 High Street. Individuals progress     Map
          to personalise their own room                                    through their care pathway to No. 12 High Street to support them
                                                                           towards more independent living.                                       How to Make a Referral
      >   Spacious communal lounges and dining rooms
      >   Multi-sensory room                                               Our community links:
      >   Recreational and arts facilities                                  > Whitepost Farm
      >   Garden with outdoor seating and raised flowerbeds                 > Mansfield Museum and Art Gallery
      >   Computer suite                                                    > Newark Castle
                                                                            > RAF Waddington and Cranwell Swimming
                                                                            > Grantham Mencap Club
                                                                            > Stapleford Wood
                                                                            > Whisby Nature Park
                                                                            > Rural countryside walks
                                                                            > Village amenities
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Broughton Lodge, Cheshire
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                            Highly Specialised Autism Spectrum Disorder        Residential Services                                                  Spectrum Disorder Services

                                                                                                                                                  Introduction
                                 18+ years             Mixed Gender            20 beds in 3 living units (4 + 8 + 8)
                                                                                                                                                  Our myPath Care Model
                                                                                                                                                  Our Model of Care - Hospitals

B  roughton Lodge is a specialist residential service for adults
   with autism and a learning disability who may present with
behaviours that challenge. We aim to provide a safe, comfortable
                                                                          As part of our care pathway, our service enables residents to
                                                                          build upon earlier learnt skills to achieve further independence,
                                                                          self-advocacy and confidence leading to better quality of
                                                                                                                                                  Low Secure ASD & Mental Health
                                                                                                                                                  Highly Specialised Autism
                                                                                                                                                  Spectrum Disorder
and effective care environment for those in our care, promoting           life. Residents can gain skills through extended learning via
independence and community integration.                                   accredited platforms.                                                   Broughton House, Lincolnshire
                                                                                                                                                  Broughton Lodge, Cheshire
Depending on the individual’s level of need, we have 3 different          Our staff use non-aversive positive approaches and are trained
                                                                                                                                                  Cygnet Cedar Vale, Nottinghamshire
areas within the service offering different levels of support,            in specialised behaviour interventions and sensory
including support for young men and women leaving an                      integration strategies.                                                 Cygnet Hospital Colchester, Essex
educational provision:                                                                                                                            Cygnet Hospital Harrow, London
                                                                          Our community links:                                                    Cygnet Hospital Wyke, West Yorkshire
 >   Sutton (8 beds) & Langley (8 beds) provide a high level of
     support for individuals who may be stepping down from a                                                                                      Cygnet Wast Hills, West Midlands
                                                                           > Cafés                                                                Thornfield Grange, Co. Durham
     hospital setting or has experienced multiple                                and restaurants
     placement breakdowns.                                                                                                                        Residential Services with Nursing
                                                                           >     Libraries
 >   Bosley (4 beds) supports individuals who are preparing                                                                                       Our Model of Support -
     to move onto supported living. They provide a structured              >     Shops                                                            Residential Services
     programme of vocational activity and daily living skills              >     Countryside walks                                                Residential Services
     to enable the individual to experience a less restrictive                   and parks
     environment safely.                                                                                                                          Case Study
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     Our facilities:
      > En-suite bedrooms, which residents are supported to                    On-site multi-disciplinary        Regular person-centred
          personalise                                                          team consisting of                meal planning / taster
                                                                               occupational therapy,             sessions with chef
      >   Multiple good sized living and dining areas in all areas
                                                                               speech and language
          of the service                                                                                         (families invited too)
                                                                               therapy, psychology
      >   Large activity room containing a multisensory                        and psychiatry
          projector, pool table, exercise equipment and a large                                                            Implemented reducing
          interactive tablet                                                                                               restrictive practice
      >   Activities of Daily Living (ADL) skills kitchens
      >   Sensory room                                                         You said we did                   Person-centred recruitment
                                                                               board with actions
      >   4 large gardens with seating areas and
                                                                               from monthly
                                                                                                                 Recruiting staff to
                                                                                                                 match the interests
          outdoor activities
                                                                               resident house meetings           of the individual

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Cygnet Cedar Vale, Nottinghamshire
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                            93 Kneeton Road, East Bridgford, Nottinghamshire, East Midlands NG13 8PJ                                                   out more about our Autism
                              Highly Specialised Autism Spectrum Disorder                                                                              Spectrum Disorder Services

                                                                                                                                                    Introduction
                                  18+ years            Male            14 beds in 3 wards (6 + 5 + 3)
                                                                                                                                                    Our myPath Care Model
                                                                                                                                                    Our Model of Care - Hospitals

C    ygnet Cedar Vale provides assessment and intervention for
     men living with autism, learning disabilities and complex
needs. The team can support individuals who are detained under
                                                                                                                                                    Low Secure ASD & Mental Health
                                                                                                                                                    Highly Specialised Autism
                                                                                                                                                    Spectrum Disorder
the Mental Health Act, as well as those who have behaviours
perceived as challenging, or who have significant difficulties                                                                                      Broughton House, Lincolnshire
with social engagement.                                                                                                                             Broughton Lodge, Cheshire
                                                                                                                                                    Cygnet Cedar Vale, Nottinghamshire
Depending on the individual’s level of need, we provide different
levels of support within 3 smaller areas:                                                                                                           Cygnet Hospital Colchester, Essex
                                                                                                                                                    Cygnet Hospital Harrow, London
  >   6 bedroom apartment with en-suite facilities, shared lounge
      along with a fully equipped Activities of Daily Living (ADL)                                                                                  Cygnet Hospital Wyke, West Yorkshire
      skills kitchen                                                                                                                                Cygnet Wast Hills, West Midlands
                                                                                                                                                    Thornfield Grange, Co. Durham
  >   5 large en-suite bedrooms. This part of the service is aimed
      at individuals who require a high level of support                                                                                            Residential Services with Nursing

  >   3 ground floor en-suite bedrooms. Two of the rooms have                                                                                       Our Model of Support -
      shared access to a lounge and ADL skills kitchen and the                                                                                      Residential Services
      third has its own lounge and access to a                                                                                                      Residential Services
      private garden
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                                                                            Each area within Cygnet Cedar Vale is aimed at giving the               Map
                                                                            individuals an environment that will support them for moving on to
      Our facilities:                                                       more independent living.
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       > En-suite bedrooms                                                  Cygnet Cedar Vale has a ‘can do’ attitude that specialises
       > Choice of communal lounges                                         in working collaboratively with others to smoothly transition
           and dining areas                                                 individuals back into the community, close to friends and family.
       >   Sensory room                                                     The service is within walking distance of many local amenities.
                                                                            Further afield service users can enjoy going to the library,
       >   Large garden
                                                                            shopping centres, cinemas and swimming pools. Service users are
       >   Skills room and life skills kitchen                              supported to visit places of interest nearby.
                                                                            Service users are admitted to Cygnet Cedar Vale from a variety
                                                                            of different settings. This could be from a home environment,
Our community links:                                                        supported living or residential service. It could be due to
                                                                            placement breakdown, deterioration in mental health, illness or
 > Library                                >   Cinema
                                                                            other crisis in their life. They may also come following a stay at an
 > Shopping centres                       >   Swimming pool                 NHS or other specialist service, including a secure service.

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Cygnet Hospital Colchester, Essex
                                                                                                                                                Click the buttons to find
                         Boxted Road, Mile End, Colchester, Essex, East CO4 5HF                                                                 out more about our Autism
                          Highly Specialised Autism Spectrum Disorder                                                                           Spectrum Disorder Services

                                                                                                                                             Introduction
                              18+ years           Male              4 beds with independent living areas
                                                                                                                                             Our myPath Care Model
                                                                                                                                             Our Model of Care - Hospitals

C     ygnet Hospital Colchester provides intensive support for
      men with autism, learning disabilities and complex needs.
The team support individuals who are detained under the Mental
                                                                        Our community links:
                                                                         > Colchester United Football Club
                                                                                                                                             Low Secure ASD & Mental Health
                                                                                                                                             Highly Specialised Autism
                                                                                                                                             Spectrum Disorder
Health Act, as well as those who have behaviours perceived as            > Voluntary work centres                                            Broughton House, Lincolnshire
challenging. We accept emergency referrals and the team are
experienced in managing them quickly and efficiently to ensure           > Places of leisure and entertainment                               Broughton Lodge, Cheshire
the transition for the service user is as smooth as possible.            > Community environment projects                                    Cygnet Cedar Vale, Nottinghamshire
                                                                                                                                             Cygnet Hospital Colchester, Essex
Larch Court offer placements for four men with independent               > Wivenhoe nature reserve
living areas. The living areas include self-modulation sensory                                                                               Cygnet Hospital Harrow, London
facilities, with a programmable sensory menu to accommodate                                                                                  Cygnet Hospital Wyke, West Yorkshire
personal preferences, strengths and abilities of each individual.                                                                            Cygnet Wast Hills, West Midlands
                                                                                                                                             Thornfield Grange, Co. Durham
                                                                                                                                             Residential Services with Nursing
   Our service / facilities:
                                                                                                                                             Our Model of Support -
    > Calm, relaxing and secure environments                                                                                                 Residential Services
    > Highly skilled staff and regular input                                                                                                 Residential Services
         from in-house MDT
                                                                                                                                             Case Study
     >   Personalised development of core life skills
                                                                                                                                             Map
     >   Supporting access to social, education, vocational,            Larch Court’s staff team reflects the differing needs of each        How to Make a Referral
         financial and leisure services                                 individual. Everyone is supported on a 1:1 staffing ratio 24 hours
     >   En-suite bedrooms                                              a day. Agreed ongoing 2:1 additional support is available.

     >   Gardens with outdoor seating                                   Individuals are typically referred from:

     >   Independent and communal living areas                           >   Inappropriate hospital placements, making little progress or
                                                                             in a non-specialist autism service
     >   Activity room with interactive screens
                                                                         >   Secure services (but requiring a community placement)
     >   Psychology and OT assessment room
                                                                         >   Community services where additional support is needed
     >   Self-modulation sensory facilities
                                                                        Our care plans focus on achieving three key targeted outcomes:
     >   IT café
                                                                         >   Reduction in behaviours that challenge
     >   Barber
                                                                         >   Increase in social and daily living skills
     >   Gym
                                                                         >   Moving on from a hospital placement to more
                                                                             independent living

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Cygnet Hospital Wyke, West Yorkshire
                                                                                                                                                       Click the buttons to find
                           Blankney Grange, Huddersfield Road, Wyke, Bradford, West Yorkshire, Yorkshire & Humber BD12 8LR                             out more about our Autism
                             Highly Specialised Autism Spectrum Disorder                                                                               Spectrum Disorder Services

                                                                                                                                                    Introduction
                                  18+ years         Male                15 beds
                                                                                                                                                    Our myPath Care Model
                                                                                                                                                    Our Model of Care - Hospitals

A    darna Ward is our 15 bed rehabilitation service, at Cygnet
     Hospital Wyke, for men with mental illness and a secondary
diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder. The service is delivered in
                                                                                                                                                    Low Secure ASD & Mental Health
                                                                                                                                                    Highly Specialised Autism
                                                                                                                                                    Spectrum Disorder
a purpose-built therapeutic environment, where the focus is on
recovery through meaningful activity and engagement in local                                                                                        Broughton House, Lincolnshire
community initiatives. Our aim is to support service users to live as                                                                               Broughton Lodge, Cheshire
independently as possible.                                                                                                                          Cygnet Cedar Vale, Nottinghamshire
Referrals will come to us from Acute, PICU, Low and Medium                                                                                          Cygnet Hospital Colchester, Essex
Secure services. We may also take referrals from service users                                                                                      Cygnet Hospital Harrow, London
who are looking for a placement closer to home or who are                                                                                           Cygnet Hospital Wyke, West Yorkshire
at an unsuitable hospital placement.                                                                                                                Cygnet Wast Hills, West Midlands
The Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) will work together with service                                                                                   Thornfield Grange, Co. Durham
users to provide a holistic, person-centred, comprehensive                                                                                          Residential Services with Nursing
assessment and care plan. The MDT will ensure individual’s needs
are met in a way that helps achieve stability and discharge                                                                                         Our Model of Support -
to a less restrictive setting.                                                                                                                      Residential Services
                                                                                                                                                    Residential Services
                                                                                                                                                    Case Study
    Our facilities:                                                                                                                                 Map
     > En-suite bedrooms                                                   We offer evidence-based assessment and treatment interventions           How to Make a Referral
                                                                           as recommended by NICE (National Institute for Health Care
     > Large communal lounge                                               Excellence) for individuals with autism spectrum disorder, that
     > Enclosed courtyard                                                  focus on the differences of experience which falls under four main
                                                                           categories: thinking differences, social differences, emotional
     > Sensory room and                                                    differences and sensory and movement differences. This ensures
          de-stimulation suite                                             that we provide high quality of care to our service users, their
      >   IT room                                                          families and carers. With the right support, our service users will be
                                                                           able to live a more fulfilling life.
      >   Therapy kitchen
                                                                           The ward is set in a spacious environment with a large open
      >   Activity room                                                    communal lounge area, an enclosed courtyard and five
      >   Gym                                                              additional communal areas including a sensory room, IT suite, and
                                                                           therapy kitchen, providing lots of space for service users. There is
                                                                           also a de-stimulation suite to provide a low stimulus environment
                                                                           for service users who may be experiencing heightened feelings
                                                                           of agitation. Individuals will have their own en-suite bedroom that
                                                                           they are encouraged to personalise to their liking.

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Cygnet Wast Hills, Birmingham                                                                    NEW
                                                                                                              The Lodge, 4 beds for women,      Click the buttons to find
                         Wast Hills Lane, Kings Norton, Birmingham, West Midlands B38 9ET                      adding to the existing male      out more about our Autism
                                                                                                                    service provision           Spectrum Disorder Services
                          Highly Specialised Autism Spectrum Disorder

                                                                                                                                             Introduction
                              18+ years             Male          15+6 beds                    18+ years         Female             4 beds
                                                                                                                                             Our myPath Care Model
                                                                                                                                             Our Model of Care - Hospitals

L   ocated in Kings Norton, Birmingham, Cygnet Wast Hills
    provides assessment and treatment for individuals with
autism, learning disabilities and complex needs. The team can
                                                                        Cygnet Wast Hills is a large period property, set in an impressive
                                                                        six acres of gardens and formerly part of the Cadbury Estate.
                                                                        The service provides a structured, positive, empathic and
                                                                                                                                             Low Secure ASD & Mental Health
                                                                                                                                             Highly Specialised Autism
                                                                                                                                             Spectrum Disorder
also support individuals who may be detained under the Mental           low-arousal environment with good links to home, the community
Health Act, as well as those who have complex behaviours, or            and outside agencies.                                                Broughton House, Lincolnshire
who have significant difficulties with social engagement. We                                                                                 Broughton Lodge, Cheshire
                                                                        Everyone has their own en-suite bedroom and they are
accept emergency referrals and the team are experienced in                                                                                   Cygnet Cedar Vale, Nottinghamshire
                                                                        encouraged and supported to personalise their own space.
managing them quickly and efficiently to ensure the transition for                                                                           Cygnet Hospital Colchester, Essex
                                                                        Within Cygnet Wast Hills there are many good sized living areas
the service user is as smooth as possible.
                                                                        for service users to choose from. Other facilities include two       Cygnet Hospital Harrow, London
The service consists of three autism provisions, which provide          onsite sensory rooms, a computer room and two activity rooms.        Cygnet Hospital Wyke, West Yorkshire
different levels of support depending on the individual.                In addition, there is a life skills kitchen where individuals are    Cygnet Wast Hills, West Midlands
                                                                        supported to make their own drinks and prepare food. Service
 >   The House provides support for up to 15 men with autism,
                                                                        users also have access to extensive outside space.
                                                                                                                                             Thornfield Grange, Co. Durham
     learning disabilities and associated complex needs,                                                                                     Residential Services with Nursing
     including two single occupancy provisions.
                                                                        Cygnet Wast Hills is                                                 Our Model of Support -
 >   The Annexe provides intensive therapy, treatment and                                                                                    Residential Services
     support for six men who are living with complex autistic           accredited by the National
     conditions and learning disabilities.                              Autistic Society’s Autism                                            Residential Services
                                                                        Accreditation programme.                                             Case Study
 >   NEW – The Lodge is a separate four bed service for
     women with a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder and                                                                                  Map
     accompanying mental health diagnoses.                                                                                                   How to Make a Referral
                                                                            Our in-house activities & facilities:
                                   Individuals are                           > Cooking sessions      > Sensory rooms
 Rated ‘Good’ overall              supported to gain
 and ‘Outstanding’ in              independence                              > Gardening             > Games room
 Caring with the CQC               in their daily living skills              > Sensory garden        > Themed activity
                                                                                                       months
                                                                             > Pet therapy
 On-Site Multi-Disciplinary Team                                                                     > Garden games
 consisting of Nurses, Occupational                                          > Music therapy
 Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy,
                                                                             > Arts and crafts       > Reading corner
 Psychologists and Doctors
                                                                             > Movie nights          > Wildlife garden
  Person-centred meal planning,                                              > Allotment             > Barbers
  including regular sensory food
  tasting sessions                                                           > Disco night           > Laundry room

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Thornfield Grange, Co. Durham                                                                              NEW
                                                                                                                                  Individual flats      Click the buttons to find
                           60 Etherley Lane, Bishop Auckland, Co Durham, North East DL14 7QZ                                         opening            out more about our Autism
                                                                                                                                   Summer 2021          Spectrum Disorder Services
                             Highly Specialised Autism Spectrum Disorder      Residential Services with Nursing

                                                                                                                                                     Introduction
                                  18+ years       Mixed Gender             9 beds (6 + 3 single person flats)
                                                                                                                                                     Our myPath Care Model
                                                                                                                                                     Our Model of Care - Hospitals

T  hornfield Grange is a specialist residential service with nursing
   for adults living with autism, learning disabilities and complex
needs. Based in Bishop Auckland, County Durham, Thornfield
                                                                               Our facilities:
                                                                                                                                                     Low Secure ASD & Mental Health
                                                                                                                                                     Highly Specialised Autism
                                                                                                                                                     Spectrum Disorder
Grange supports individuals with behaviours that may challenge,                  >   En-suite bedrooms, which residents are supported
as well as those who have significant difficulties with                              to personalise                                                  Broughton House, Lincolnshire
social engagement.                                                                                                                                   Broughton Lodge, Cheshire
                                                                                 >   Multiple good sized living and dining areas
                                                                                                                                                     Cygnet Cedar Vale, Nottinghamshire
The service is currently undergoing an exciting development to
create single occupancy living for 5 individuals who may require
                                                                                 >   An Activities of Daily Living (ADL) skills kitchens             Cygnet Hospital Colchester, Essex
additional support.                                                              >   Sensory room                                                    Cygnet Hospital Harrow, London
                                                                                                                                                     Cygnet Hospital Wyke, West Yorkshire
3 single occupancy flats - These self-contained living areas                     >   Gardens including seating area, allotment and
provide the opportunity for 3 individuals with more challenging                      sensory garden                                                  Cygnet Wast Hills, West Midlands
needs to live in their own space with staff support. Each flat has                                                                                   Thornfield Grange, Co. Durham
a lounge, kitchen/diner and en-suite bedroom. These 3 flats are                                                                                      Residential Services with Nursing
located in the grounds of Thornfield Grange and each has its own
garden, whilst also having access to the service’s main gardens.           Thornfield Grange is                                                      Our Model of Support -
                                                                                                                                                     Residential Services
6 en-suite bedrooms with multiple lounges and dining facilities.           accredited by the National
Other facilities within the service that are accessible to all             Autistic Society’s Autism                                                 Residential Services
individuals include an Activity of Daily Living ADL skills kitchen, a      Accreditation programme.                                                  Case Study
brand new state of the art sensory room designed to develop                                                                                          Map
and engage individual’s senses. Within the grounds, there is an
allotment, which is looked after by the residents. Other outdoor           Our community links:                                                      How to Make a Referral
activities are available and there is a large lawn with patio and           > Town centre                           >   Leisure centres & cinemas
seating areas for residents and their visitors to enjoy as well as a
sensory garden.                                                             > Cafés pubs & restaurants              >   Public transport links

We aim to provide a safe, comfortable and effective care                    > Arts complex                          >   Auckland Castle with
environment for those in our care, promoting independence and                                                           a deer park
community integration. On-site we have our multi-disciplinary
team (MDT) who assist and support us to provide outcome based                On-site ASDAN
                                                                             moderator –                                Brand new state
care and support pathways.                                                                                              of the art
                                                                             supporting the
                                                                                                                        sensory room
                                                                             development of skills

                                                                             100% of individuals                        Monthly
                                                                                                                        house
                                                                             achieve over 25 hours    of
                                                                             activities each week                       meetings

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Our Model of Support -                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Click the buttons to find

Residential Services
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     out more about our Autism
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Spectrum Disorder Services

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Introduction
At Cygnet Health Care we believe that each individual with autism has the right to a happy and fulfilled life regardless of their
level of support.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Our myPath Care Model

To help guide us and make sure we are all working together to achieve this we have formed Our Model of Support for our                                                                                                                                                            Our Model of Care - Hospitals
Residential Services. A guide that shows what we do as an organisation to support individuals with                                                                                                                                                                                Low Secure ASD & Mental Health
Autism Spectrum Disorder.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Highly Specialised Autism
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Spectrum Disorder
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Residential Services with Nursing
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Residential Services
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Amberwood Lodge, Dorset
                                                                                                                                               Click the buttons to find
                           6 St Osmunds Road, Parkstone, Poole, Dorset, Wessex BH14 9JN                                                        out more about our Autism
                             Residential Services                                                                                              Spectrum Disorder Services

                                                                                                                                            Introduction
                                  18+ years         Mixed Gender         9 beds
                                                                                                                                            Our myPath Care Model
                                                                                                                                            Our Model of Care - Hospitals

A   mberwood Lodge is a specialist residential service for
    adults with autism and learning disabilities, who may have
behaviours that challenge.
                                                                    The integrated MDT consists of occupational therapy, speech
                                                                    and language therapy, psychology and psychiatry. The team
                                                                    works together to support the development of daily living skills
                                                                                                                                            Low Secure ASD & Mental Health
                                                                                                                                            Highly Specialised Autism
                                                                                                                                            Spectrum Disorder
                                                                    and reduction in maladaptive behaviours.
Based just a 10 minute drive from the seaside, Amberwood                                                                                    Residential Services with Nursing
Lodge is a beautiful building providing specialist support for      Our staff use non-aversive positive approaches and are trained
nine individuals. Within the service we have a large communal       in specialised intervention techniques and sensory                      Our Model of Support -
lounge, a sensory room, an IT and activity room and two kitchens;   integration strategies.                                                 Residential Services
one large homely kitchen that individuals use independently to                                                                              Residential Services
make drinks and snacks for themselves and their visitors, as well        Our facilities:                                                    Amberwood Lodge, Dorset
as a second kitchen where residents assist the cook to prepare
meals and plan menus for the week. Additionally we have a                  >   En-suite bedrooms                                            Beeches, Nottinghamshire
                                                                                                                                            Birches, Nottinghamshire
lovely spacious garden with an abundance of outdoor activities,            >   Spacious communal areas
including a lovely summerhouse.                                                                                                             Broughton House, Lincolnshire
                                                                           >   Garden with outdoor seating                                  Broughton Lodge, Cheshire
As part of our care pathway, our service enables individuals                   and summer house
to build upon their skills to achieve further independence, self-                                                                           Devon Lodge, Hampshire
advocacy and confidence, leading to better quality of life.                >   Multi-sensory room                                           Elston House, Nottinghamshire
Residents can gain skills through extended learning on a number            >   IT and activity facilities                                   Glyn House, Staffordshire
of accredited platforms.                                                                                                                    Marion House, East Midlands
                                                                                                                                            Morgan House, Staffordshire
                                                                                                                                            Nightingale, Dorset
  On-site multi-disciplinary team                                                                                                           No.12 High Street, Lincolnshire
  consisting of occupational therapy,                                                                                                       Oakhurst Lodge, Hampshire
  speech and language therapy,
  psychology and psychiatry                                                                                                                 Pines, Nottinghamshire
                                                                                                                                            The Squirrels, Hampshire
  International days                                                                                                                        Case Study
  each month the residents pick a new
  country, decorate the house and are
                                                                                                                                            Map
  supported to cook food from that country                                                                                                  How to Make a Referral
                                                                    Our community links:
                                                                     > Local high street shops              >   Monkey World
  Spacious gardens                                                        and restaurants
  with outdoor activities and a garden house                                                                >   Leisure centres
                                                                     >    Close to the New Forest
                                                                                                            >   Local beaches
                                                                     >    Farmer Palmers
                                                                                                            >   Superbowl
                                                                     >    Durlston Country Park
                                                                                                            >   Moors Valley Country Park

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Beeches, Nottinghamshire
                                                                                                                                          Click the buttons to find
                         Retford Road, South Leverton, Retford, Nottinghamshire, East Midlands DN22 0BY                                   out more about our Autism
                          Residential Services                                                                                            Spectrum Disorder Services

                                                                                                                                       Introduction
                              18+ years           Mixed Gender           12 beds in 2 living units (6 + 6)
                                                                                                                                       Our myPath Care Model
                                                                                                                                       Our Model of Care - Hospitals

B  eeches is a specialist residential service for adults with autism
   and learning disabilities, who may have behaviours that
challenge. We aim to provide a safe, comfortable and effective
                                                                          Our facilities:
                                                                                                                                       Low Secure ASD & Mental Health
                                                                                                                                       Highly Specialised Autism
                                                                                                                                       Spectrum Disorder
care environment for those we support, promoting independence               >   En-suite bedrooms – individuals are encouraged
and community integration.                                                      to personalise their room                              Residential Services with Nursing

The home is split into two units, Witham and Trent. Each has six            >   Three lounges and a conservatory                       Our Model of Support -
en-suite bedrooms along with a communal kitchen, lounge                                                                                Residential Services
and dining room. We also have an art room, IT suite, a spacious
                                                                            >   Multi-sensory room
                                                                                                                                       Residential Services
lounge and a sensory room.                                                  >   Recreational and arts facilities                       Amberwood Lodge, Dorset
Beeches is located near the towns of Retford, Worksop, Mansfield            >   Two gardens, one tailored especially for individuals   Beeches, Nottinghamshire
and Lincoln, providing easy reach to local amenities. This allows               who suffer from Pica                                   Birches, Nottinghamshire
residents to benefit from a full range of community activities,                                                                        Broughton House, Lincolnshire
including attending functions at the community hall, walks in the
                                                                                                                                       Broughton Lodge, Cheshire
countryside, as well as other local amenities.
                                                                       Our community links:                                            Devon Lodge, Hampshire
Person-centred planning is at the heart of everything we do,
based on the specific needs of the individuals in our care. We
                                                                        > Whitepost Farm                                               Elston House, Nottinghamshire
understand that consistency and continuity of care is important         > Mansfield Museum and Art Gallery                             Glyn House, Staffordshire
for the individuals we care for.                                                                                                       Marion House, East Midlands
                                                                        > Newark Castle                                                Morgan House, Staffordshire
As part of our care pathway, our service enables residents to build
upon their skills to achieve further independence, self-advocacy
                                                                        > RAF Waddington and Cranwell Swimming                         Nightingale, Dorset
and confidence, leading to better quality of life. Individuals can      > Grantham Mencap Club                                         No.12 High Street, Lincolnshire
gain skills through extended learning on a number of accredited                                                                        Oakhurst Lodge, Hampshire
platforms. Our staff use non-aversive positive approaches and are
                                                                        > South Leverton Community Hall
                                                                                                                                       Pines, Nottinghamshire
trained in specialised intervention techniques and sensory              > Grove House Stables                                          The Squirrels, Hampshire
integration strategies.
                                                                                                                                       Case Study
Interventions are matched according to individual needs and
                                                                                                                                       Map
our life skills development programmes are overseen by our
activity coordinators. The integrated MDT consists of occupational                                                                     How to Make a Referral
therapy, speech and language therapy, psychology and
psychiatry. They work together to support the development of
daily living skills and reduction in maladaptive behaviours.
A combination of person-centred planning, measurement of
progress and a full multi-disciplinary approach ensures in the best
outcomes for the individuals in our care.

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Birches, Nottinghamshire
                                                                                                                                                Click the buttons to find
                           Eton Avenue, Newark, Nottinghamshire, East Midlands NG24 4JD                                                         out more about our Autism
                             Residential Services                                                                                               Spectrum Disorder Services

                                                                                                                                             Introduction
                                  18+ years         Mixed Gender         6 beds
                                                                                                                                             Our myPath Care Model
                                                                                                                                             Our Model of Care - Hospitals

B  irches is a specialist residential service for adults with autism
   and learning disabilities, who may have behaviours that
challenge. We aim to provide a safe, comfortable and effective
                                                                       Our community links:
                                                                        > Sconce Hills Park
                                                                                                                                             Low Secure ASD & Mental Health
                                                                                                                                             Highly Specialised Autism
                                                                                                                                             Spectrum Disorder
care environment for those in our care, promoting independence          > Mansfield Museum and Art Gallery
and community integration.                                                                                                                   Residential Services with Nursing
                                                                        > Newark Castle                                                      Our Model of Support -
The home is located near to the bustling town and city centres
of Newark, Lincoln, Grantham and Nottingham, providing easy             > Skegness - Seaside town                                            Residential Services
reach to local amenities, including parks, pubs, restaurants            > Newark Sports and Fitness Centre                                   Residential Services
and leisure facilities. Person-centred planning is at the heart of                                                                           Amberwood Lodge, Dorset
everything we do, based on the specific needs of the individuals       Interventions are matched according to individual needs and           Beeches, Nottinghamshire
in our care. We understand that consistency and continuity of          our life skills development programmes are overseen by our
care is important for each individual.                                                                                                       Birches, Nottinghamshire
                                                                       activity coordinators. The integrated MDT consists of occupational
                                                                                                                                             Broughton House, Lincolnshire
Within the service, we have three en-suite bedrooms on the first       therapy, speech and language therapy, psychology and
                                                                       psychiatry. They support the development of daily living skills and   Broughton Lodge, Cheshire
floor and three on the ground floor for ease of access for those
who may have mobility issues. We also have two lounges, an arts        reduction in maladaptive behaviours. Our staff use non-aversive       Devon Lodge, Hampshire
and crafts room, an ADL kitchen and an IT suite.                       positive approaches and are trained in specialised intervention       Elston House, Nottinghamshire
                                                                       techniques and sensory integration strategies.                        Glyn House, Staffordshire
As part of our care pathway, our service enables each individual
to build upon their skills to achieve further independence,            A combination of person-centred planning, measurement of              Marion House, East Midlands
self-advocacy and confidence, leading to a better quality of life.     progress and a full multi-disciplinary approach ensures the best      Morgan House, Staffordshire
Residents can gain skills through extended learning on a number        outcomes for each individual.                                         Nightingale, Dorset
of accredited platforms.                                                                                                                     No.12 High Street, Lincolnshire
                                                                                                                                             Oakhurst Lodge, Hampshire
                                                                                                                                             Pines, Nottinghamshire
    Our facilities:                                                                                                                          The Squirrels, Hampshire
                                                                                                                                             Case Study
      >   En-suite bedrooms – individuals are encouraged
          to personalise their own room                                                                                                      Map
      >   Spacious communal areas                                                                                                            How to Make a Referral

      >   Two lounges
      >   Multi-sensory room
      >   Recreational and arts facilities
      >   Garden

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Devon Lodge, Hampshire
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                           23A Grange Road, Hedge End, Southampton, Hampshire, Wessex SO30 2FL                                                              out more about our Autism
                             Residential Services                                                                                                           Spectrum Disorder Services

                                                                                                                                                         Introduction
                                     18+ years               Mixed Gender        12 beds in 2 living units (8 + 4)
                                                                                                                                                         Our myPath Care Model
                                                                                                                                                         Our Model of Care - Hospitals

D    evon Lodge is a specialist residential service for adults with
     autism and learning disabilities, who may have behaviours that
challenge. We aim to provide a safe, comfortable and effective
                                                                                  Our facilities:
                                                                                                                                                         Low Secure ASD & Mental Health
                                                                                                                                                         Highly Specialised Autism
                                                                                                                                                         Spectrum Disorder
environment, promoting independence and community integration.                      >   En-suite bedrooms
                                                                                                                                                         Residential Services with Nursing
Located in Hedge End, Southampton, Devon Lodge has 12 beds;                         >   Spacious communal areas
eight in the main house and four in the annexe. The service has                                                                                          Our Model of Support -
                                                                                    >   Multi-sensory room                                               Residential Services
plenty of rest and recreation areas, both inside and outside in the
large garden. Perimeter fencing and automatic gates provide a                       >   Recreational and arts facilities                                 Residential Services
safe and secure environment – yet not at the expense of a homely,
comfortable atmosphere.
                                                                                    >   Garden with outdoor seating and a summer house                   Amberwood Lodge, Dorset
                                                                                                                                                         Beeches, Nottinghamshire
Person-centred planning is at the heart of everything we do, based                                                                                       Birches, Nottinghamshire
on each person’s specific needs. We understand that consistency                                                                                          Broughton House, Lincolnshire
and continuity of care is important for the individuals we care for.
                                                                                                                                                         Broughton Lodge, Cheshire
As part of our care pathway, Devon Lodge enables each individual                                                                                         Devon Lodge, Hampshire
to build upon their skills to achieve further independence,
                                                                                                                                                         Elston House, Nottinghamshire
self-advocacy and confidence, leading to better quality of life.
Residents can gain skills through extended learning via a number                                                                                         Glyn House, Staffordshire
of accredited platforms.                                                                                                                                 Marion House, East Midlands
                                                                                                                                                         Morgan House, Staffordshire
                                                                               Interventions are matched according to individual needs
 On-site multi-disciplinary team                                  Brand                                                                                  Nightingale, Dorset
                                                                               and our life skills development programmes are overseen
 Consisting of occupational therapy,                              new state                                                                              No.12 High Street, Lincolnshire
                                                                  of the art   by our activity coordinators. The integrated MDT consists
 speech and language therapy,
                                                                               of occupational therapy, speech and language therapy,                     Oakhurst Lodge, Hampshire
 psychology and psychiatry                                        sensory
                                                                  room         psychology and psychiatry. The team supports the development              Pines, Nottinghamshire
                                                                               of daily living skills and reduction in maladaptive behaviours.           The Squirrels, Hampshire
 Person centred                      Person
 meal planning,                      centred                                   Our staff use non-aversive positive approaches and are                    Case Study
 including                           keyworker allocation                      trained in specialised intervention techniques and sensory
 regular sensory                                                                                                                                         Map
                                     – staff and resident                      integration strategies.
 food tasting                        interests are matched                                                                                               How to Make a Referral
                                                                               Our community links:
  Supporting individuals to access                                              > New Forest walks                   >     Local shops and retail park
  local volunteering opportunities                                              > Eastleigh leisure complex          >     On main bus route

 2 spacious gardens                                                             > Cinemas                            >     Autism/learning disability
                                                                                                                           specialist nightclub
 with outdoor activities including                                              > Queen Elizabeth
 an art building                                                                  Country Park

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Elston House, Nottinghamshire
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                           Top Street, Elston, Newark, Nottinghamshire, East Midlands NG23 5NP                                                     out more about our Autism
                             Residential Services                                                                                                  Spectrum Disorder Services

                                                                                                                                                Introduction
                                  19+ years         Mixed Gender              8 beds
                                                                                                                                                Our myPath Care Model
                                                                                                                                                Our Model of Care - Hospitals

E   lston House is a specialist residential service for adults with
    autism and learning disabilities, who may have behaviours
that challenge. We aim to provide a safe, comfortable and
                                                                                                                                                Low Secure ASD & Mental Health
                                                                                                                                                Highly Specialised Autism
                                                                                                                                                Spectrum Disorder
effective environment, promoting independence and
community integration.                                                                                                                          Residential Services with Nursing

The home is located in the small rural village of Elston, yet Lincoln,                                                                          Our Model of Support -
Newark and Nottingham are only a short drive away. Elston                                                                                       Residential Services
House has extensive grounds that cover approximately five acres,                                                                                Residential Services
including an enclosed garden and managed woodlands.                      Person-centred planning is at the heart of everything we do,           Amberwood Lodge, Dorset
Within the service there are six en-suite bedrooms in the main part      based on the specific needs of the individuals in our care. We         Beeches, Nottinghamshire
of the house and a two bedroom apartment, which has its own              understand that consistency and continuity of care is important
                                                                                                                                                Birches, Nottinghamshire
kitchen, living and dining space to promote more independent             for each individual.
                                                                                                                                                Broughton House, Lincolnshire
living. The main part of the house has a lounge, dining room,            As part of our care pathway, our service enables individuals           Broughton Lodge, Cheshire
activity & computer room and a sensory room, as well as a                to build upon their skills to achieve further independence, self-
spacious kitchen where individuals are encouraged to practice                                                                                   Devon Lodge, Hampshire
                                                                         advocacy and confidence, leading to better quality of life.
their daily living skills.                                               Residents can gain skills through extended learning on a number        Elston House, Nottinghamshire
At Elston House we encourage individuals to be part of the               of accredited platforms.                                               Glyn House, Staffordshire
community and this is felt within the small community around                                                                                    Marion House, East Midlands
                                                                         Interventions are matched according to each person’s needs
the service.                                                             and our life skills development programmes are overseen by our         Morgan House, Staffordshire
                                                                         activity coordinators. The integrated MDT consists of occupational     Nightingale, Dorset
                                                                         therapy, speech and language therapy, psychology and                   No.12 High Street, Lincolnshire
    Our facilities:                                                      psychiatry. The team supports the development of daily living skills   Oakhurst Lodge, Hampshire
                                                                         and reduction in maladaptive behaviours.                               Pines, Nottinghamshire
      >   En-suite bedrooms
                                                                         Our staff use non-aversive positive approaches and are trained         The Squirrels, Hampshire
      >   Spacious                                                       in specialised intervention techniques and sensory integration         Case Study
          communal areas                                                 strategies. A combination of person-centred planning,
                                                                                                                                                Map
      >   Multi-sensory room                                             measurement of progress and a full multi-disciplinary approach
                                                                         ensures the best outcomes for the individuals in our care.             How to Make a Referral
      >   Recreational and
          arts facilities                                                Our community links:
      >   Spacious garden                                                 > Whitepost Farm                    >   Grantham Mencap club
          with outdoor
          seating, a trampoline                                           > Mansfield Museum and              >   Stapleford Wood
                                                                               Art Gallery
          and swings                                                                                          >   10 min drive from Newark
                                                                          >    Newark Castle

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Glyn House, Staffordshire
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                         78 Uttoxeter Road, Blythe Bridge, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, West Midlands ST11 9JG                          out more about our Autism
                          Residential Services                                                                                            Spectrum Disorder Services

                                                                                                                                       Introduction
                              18+ years            Mixed Gender          5 beds (4 + 1 single occupancy flat)
                                                                                                                                       Our myPath Care Model
                                                                                                                                       Our Model of Care - Hospitals

G     lyn House supports individuals aged 18+ with autism,
      learning disabilities and complex behavioural support
needs. We provide specialist care and support which is                    Our facilities:
                                                                                                                                       Low Secure ASD & Mental Health
                                                                                                                                       Highly Specialised Autism
                                                                                                                                       Spectrum Disorder
tailored to individual needs, promoting independence and                    >   4 en-suite bedrooms
community integration.                                                                                                                 Residential Services with Nursing
                                                                            >   1 single occupancy flat, offering en-suite room,
The service can also offer specialist care for those individuals                                                                       Our Model of Support -
                                                                                lounge and kitchen/diner
who are on their care pathway from children’s to adult services                                                                        Residential Services
and also young adults who require tailored support to meet                  >   Communal kitchen, lounges, dining
                                                                                                                                       Residential Services
their needs.                                                                    room and utility room
                                                                                                                                       Amberwood Lodge, Dorset
Situated in the bustling residential area of Blythe Bridge, Stoke-on-       >   Large garden                                           Beeches, Nottinghamshire
Trent, Glyn House is a large detached property for 5 individuals.           >   Activity room and sensory room                         Birches, Nottinghamshire
We have good transport links with Blythe Bridge station being half                                                                     Broughton House, Lincolnshire
a mile away and Stoke-on-Trent less than a ten minute drive.
                                                                                                                                       Broughton Lodge, Cheshire
In the service we have a number of communal areas for                                                                                  Devon Lodge, Hampshire
individuals including lounge, conservatory, dining room, sensory
                                                                                                                                       Elston House, Nottinghamshire
room as well as a well-equipped activity room. Promoting an
individual’s independence is very important to the team and the                                                                        Glyn House, Staffordshire
individuals we support are encouraged to prepare food and drink                                                                        Marion House, East Midlands
for themselves and their visitors. Developing self-care and daily                                                                      Morgan House, Staffordshire
living skills is a key element of daily life at Glyn House. Externally                                                                 Nightingale, Dorset
there is a large garden with plenty of green space allowing                                                                            No.12 High Street, Lincolnshire
residents to relax and enjoy the outdoor space.
                                                                                                                                       Oakhurst Lodge, Hampshire
Person-centred planning is at the heart of everything we do,                                                                           Pines, Nottinghamshire
based on the specific needs of the individuals we support. We                                                                          The Squirrels, Hampshire
understand that consistency and continuity of care is really
important and will work with the individual, their family and other                                                                    Case Study
important individuals in their lives to ensure we can provide them       Regular themed days                                           Map
with the very best support.                                              - including exploring different                               How to Make a Referral
                                                                                                                 Providing a
                                                                         foods, decorations                      stepping stone
Our community links:                                                     and activities from                     for young adults
 > Blythe Bridge Library and community centre                            around the world                        into adult services

 > Local shops, cinemas and restaurants
 > Parks and woodlands                                                    Supporting individuals to
                                                                                                enhance their skills
                                                                          and their social circles
 > Local special education colleges

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