Laurel View- Emergency Placement Service

Laurel View Emergency Placement Service Selly Oak, Birmingham

Emergency Placement Service at Laurel View Autism specific service for emergency and crisis referrals

Two self-contained flats with one and two bedrooms

Individual assessment to ensure a suitable long-term placement is found

Dedicated staff team providing bespoke support to meet the individual’s needs

Activities in the home and the community

Designed for a quick response to avoid further distress to individuals in crisis

Laurel View offers emergency accommodation and support to individuals in crisis and/or transition. This could be following the breakdown of an existing placement or difficulties in the family home.

Individuals are supported on a short-term basis (up to eight weeks) while their needs are assessed and a suitable long-term placement is found for them.

Accommodation The accommodation consists of two self-contained flats; a one bedroom flat and a two bedroom

flat. Each flat has its own front door, kitchen, bathroom and living space.

There is also a shared garden.

Support We provide an individually tailored programme of support which enhances and develops daily living skills.

Our specialist and structured support is responsive to the needs, goals and aspirations of the individual, using a variety of autism-specific approaches. Living

at Laurel View will give service users the opportunity to go through a transition and settling stage in a safe environment before the possibility of sharing with others.

All of our staff are fully trained to support individuals with autism and to respond to their needs using person-centred planning. They are dedicated individuals who have undergone a supervised induction period. They receive regular guidance from senior members of staff, and have undertaken a thorough introduction to the service’s policies and procedures including care plans, health and safety, equality and challenging behaviour.

This support will be delivered with a personal development plan and regular meetings to review progress.

Service users are also supported in integrating into the community through accessing local facilities and developing social interaction skills.

Pricing Structure Whilst our packages are tailored to the individual, our prices for a 24 hour overnight stay with 24/7 support start at £275.

Activities We emphasise support to suit the individual’s circumstances. Service users are encouraged to work with staff on short and long term goals.

Make a referral For urgent referrals to this service please call 0121 450 7582 and ask for Susan Mason. We can place individuals in the service within 24 hours depending on need and availability.

For non-urgent referrals: •• Complete the referral form online at www.autismwestmidlands.org.uk •• Email us at referrals@autismwestmidlands.org.uk We are Care Quality Commission registered

About Autism West Midlands There are more than half a million people in the UK living with autism, an invisible, misunderstood and lonely disability. 60,000 live in the West Midlands.

We are the leading charity in the West Midlands for people affected by autism. We exist to enable all people with autism and those who love and care for them to lead fulfilling and rewarding lives. Our passionate, expert staff and volunteers work across all age groups and abilities, providing direct support to people affected by autism.

Contact us Autism West Midlands Regent Court George Road Edgbaston Birmingham B15 1NU Email: hello@autismwestmidlands.org.uk Telephone: 0121 450 7582 Website: www.autismwestmidlands.org.uk

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Follow us on Twitter: @autismwestmids Our vision is a world where all people on the autism spectrum have the specialist care and support they need to lead fulfilling and rewarding lives.

Registered Charity Number: 517077 Registered Company Number: 1953344 (England and Wales)