St Annes Community Services Dewsbury 1

Oxford Road is a 5 bedded property offering a service for adults who have a learning disability. The home offers support to elderly clients and has a stair lift and bath seat facilities to cater for people who may need support with mobility needs.

The manager has achieved the registered managers qualification and isa qualified Health and Social Care Assessor. The deputy and 4 of the 7support staff have achieved NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care award, with another staff member working towards this.

Staff support clients with daily living tasks, social and leisure interests, maintenance of health and personal care as required. All clients are consulted on their support needs and wishes via the person centred planning and review process. Clients are encouraged to make decisions in all aspects of their lives, including activities, holidays, clothes, menu planning, decoration and choice of furniture within the home etc.Clients also access day services of their choice within the local community, which include local authority provision and voluntary/& charitable organisations. Staff also support clients to use community facilities such as shops, libraries, sport centres, pubs and clubs etc.