Upper Ford Lodge Residential Care
Key facts about Upper Ford Lodge Ten bedrooms decorated to the taste of each person with autism
More than 1.5 acres of land surround the property
A safe environment that promotes independence
A sensory room, craft room and a large sensory garden
Activities in the home and the community
Qualified and experienced staff team providing 24 hour support
At Upper Ford Lodge, our main aim is to provide a safe and supportive environment, enabling individuals to achieve their full potential in everyday living. Service users are strongly encouraged to have as much control as possible over their lives and the running of the home. This is achieved through on-going support from staff with the individual’s best interests at heart. Opened in 1998, Upper Ford Lodge is a detached property located in Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire, surrounded by 1.5 acres of land. Although for many years the property had eight bedrooms, Upper Ford Lodge now has ten bedrooms and can cater for ten adults diagnosed with autism.
Facilities The facilities offered by the property include a kitchen, a large dining room, two lounges, a laundry, one en-suite bedroom, nine bedrooms equipped with wash-hand basins, three toilets, and three bathrooms, fully equipped with a toilet, a bath, a shower and a sink. The communal areas allow space for the development of existing friendships and the creation of new friendships, which is one of Upper Ford Lodge’s key principles. Additionally, the property offers a craft room, a sensory room and a large garden.
Activities
experienced staff.
The service users are empowered to take part in a wide variety of both inhouse and community activities.
Staff team
Particular activities enjoyed by service users include shopping, horse riding, swimming, college courses and drama groups. All of these activities contribute to the development of skills, social inclusion and special interests.
Environment At Upper Ford Lodge we offer flexibility to ensure that individual needs and aspirations are catered for. We follow an individual care plan for each service user, which is regularly monitored by our team of knowledgeable and
Our staff at Upper Ford Lodge are a team of 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. Through regular meetings and consultation with service users, the staff team work hard to ensure that service users have as much control over their own lives as possible and that they are getting the most out of their experience at Upper Ford Lodge.
Make a referral
If you are interested in accessing our services either for yourself or an individual you support, you can make a referral to us in the following ways: •• Complete the referral form online at www.autismwestmidlands.org.uk •• Email us at referrals@autismwestmidlands.org.uk •• Call us on 0121 450 7582
We are Care Quality Commission registered CQC Nominated Individual and Head of Regulated Activity: Anabel Sainza-Fernandez
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: General enquiries: hello@autismwestmidlands.org.uk Help and advice: info@autismwestmidlands.org.uk Telephone: Main reception: 0121 450 7582 • Information helpline: 0303 03 00 111 Website: www.autismwestmidlands.org.uk
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