Success Stories
Beech Court – Ryan’s Success Story
Ryan, an individual with learning disabilities and autism moved to Beech Court, a residential service in Southampton, Hampshire in October 2018 after his previous placement broke down. Ryan had been living in a shared residential service for several years however, his behaviour had become more challenging and after an incident at the home, Ryan lost…
Maria’s Story – Belstead Mews
Maria, a young girl with severe autism moved to Belstead Mews, a Children’s and Young Person’s residential service in Ipswich, Suffolk at the age of 13, having spent over six months in a hospital environment under Section 3 of the Mental Health Act (1983) due to her high level of anxiety and associated behaviours. Maria’s…
James’s Story – Belstead Mews
James, a young man with learning disabilities and complex needs, moved to Belstead Mews, a Children’s and Young Person’s Service in Ipswich, Suffolk at the age of 16, as his family were struggling to cope with his violent and aggressive behaviour, especially towards his siblings. James, whose complex needs include global development delay and a…
Positive links with Community Specialists prevent a hospital admission
The support team at Gretton House have long established positive working relationships with local health and social care professionals. Those links were further strengthened this year though multi-agency working whilst ensuring the prevention of a hospital admission for one person supported at Gretton House in Northamptonshire. Harry is a young man who came to live…
