Local Mp Visits Melling Acres
Last Wednesday (1st September) local MP Bill Esterson visited Melling Acres, a brand new residential service for people with learning disabilities, autistic spectrum conditions and mental health problems.
8th September 2010
The service is owned and operated by Craegmoor, which provides support for around 4,000 people across the UK with learning disabilities, autism, complex needs and mental health problems.
Bill Esterson MP, who became Member of Parliament for Sefton Central in June, was given a tour of the service which is set in picturesque woodland on Giddygate Lane in Melling. In total, Melling Acres provides support for 18 adults in a safe and homely environment. The focus, as with all Craegmoor services, is on offering the level of support people choose to enable them to achieve their goals.
The visit offered an ideal opportunity to see how local people are receiving this support and learn about the important work that the team at Melling Acres does. Mr Esterson enjoyed a relaxed and informative morning, chatting to the staff at the service.
Phil Pitchford, Service Manager at Melling Acres, said:
"It was great to be able to show off our new facilities to someone who clearly has a real awareness of the need for specialist support services of this type. We're passionate about breaking down barriers to enable people to achieve the most from life, and it is great to let people know about the support Craegmoor provides."
Bill Esterson MP comments:
"It was fascinating to learn about the service provided at Melling Acres. Services like these provide an essential role, helping to support some of the most vulnerable people in our communities. I'd like to thank everyone at Melling Acres for such an interesting and enjoyable visit."
ENDS
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Notes for Editors
• Melling Acres is located on Giddygate Lane, Melling, Merseyside, L31 1AQ. Tel: 0151 549 2100
• The three services are:
Melling House
Melling House provides support for up to seven male adults. The accommodation consists of three large en-suite bedrooms and four large studio apartments, providing additional individual private space.
Communal facilities include a well appointed lounge, a dining room with direct access onto a raised decking area with views of the Victorian Gardens, a large kitchen and a laundry.
Melling Lodge
Melling Lodge provides support for three females. The accommodation consists of large en-suite bedrooms. Communal facilities include a lounge leading on to a quiet patio area, a dining room with beautiful views over open countryside, a quiet therapy room, a large kitchen and a laundry/utility room.
Melling Mews
Melling Mews provides support for eight males or females who have been supported to develop a greater degree of independence, or those who require a step-up placement from a community placement. The support provided by staff is complimented by the use of assistive technology, enabling individuals to achieve an increased level of independence.