Emergency Placements Oakfield Road Selly Oak, Birmingham
Emergency Placement Service at Oakfield Road 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
Opened in 2012, the Oakfield Road service 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 while their needs are assessed and a suitable longterm 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 Our personcentred approach to support ensures that adults placed at Oakfield Road will be assessed during their stay. This will ensure that decisions made about future placements are completely
suitable for the individual. Living at Oakfield Road will also give service users the opportunity to go through a transition and settling stage in a safe environment before the possibility of sharing with others. The flats have a supportive and enthusiastic staff team providing support tailored to the unique needs of each service user. The staff team are dedicated individuals who have undergone a supervised induction period, regular guidance from senior members of staff and a thorough introduction to the service’s policies and procedures concerning care plans, health and safety, equality and challenging behaviour.
Activities We emphasise support to suit the individual’s circumstance. Service users are encouraged to work with staff on short and long term goals. 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.
Make a referral If you are interested in accessing this service please contact us in one of the following ways: •• Complete the referral form online at www.autismwestmidlands.org.uk •• Email us at referrals@autismwestmidlands.org.uk •• Call us at our Head Office on 0121 450 7582 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.
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