82 Park Street

Key Features

• Retain Own GP
• Residents Can Bring Their Own Furniture
• Independent Living Training
• Near Public Transport
• Wheelchair Access
• En-Suite Facilities
• TV Point in Room
• Caters For Special Diets
• Near Shops
• Activities and Excursions
• Internet in own accommodation
• Residents Garden

Resident or Visiting Professionals

• Speech Therapist
• Physiotherapist
• Dietician
• Specialist Nurses
• Optician
• Occupational Therapist
• Doctor

Park Street provides specialist support for up to four adults with autism and associated complex needs to develop the skills needed to live more independently.

Overview of Service

At Park Street, everyone is involved in producing their own person centred care plan, which focuses on positive outcomes such as developing independent living skills, social inclusion, further education and leisure interests.

We enable everyone to create their own activities timetable which includes hobbies such as swimming, music and horse riding. We also support people to complete work placements or find employment, and be involved in local community activities.

Through the ‘Your Voice’ initiative, individuals voice their views about the service they receive, using their preferred communication method. ‘Your Voice’ is all about listening to the wishes of individuals, and enabling people to exercise choice and control over their lives.

Who we support

People aged 18 to 65 with autism and associated complex needs
People with associated learning disabilities

Our staff

Staffing ratios based on individual needs, with one-to-one support where required
Highly-experienced, NVQ-qualified staff team providing 24 hour support
Close links with the community learning disability team, including physiotherapists, occupational therapists and speech and language specialists

Our service

Converted Victorian family house in the heart of the community, refurbished to autism-friendly standards
Four single ensuite bedrooms, which people are encouraged to decorate and furnish to their own tastes
Lounge and separate dining area on the ground floor
Large garden for people to relax in

Activities

Access to a skills centre at The Old Rectory where people can learn about cooking, PC skills and gardening
A working allotment where people can grow their own fruit and vegetables and help look after the chickens
Art, sensory and music sessions
Wide variety of in-house social events, trips and outings, and community activities
Support for individuals to complete work placements or find employment
Encouragement for people to maintain and develop social contacts within the community

Living environment

Close to the centre of Trowbridge, with shopping centres, museums, theatres, swimming pools, a gym and colleges all within easy walking distance
Many country parks, canal walks and nature reserves within easy reach
Train station and bus stops nearby, providing good transport links to other towns and cities