Alexandra House

At Alexandra House we provide support for 10 people who have profound and multiple learning disabilities.

Overview of the Service

At Alexandra House we provide support for individuals with profound and multiple learning disabilities.

We have an experienced and friendly staff team and our staff ratio is guided by the needs of the individuals, ensuring 24 hour support is provided.

Everyone we support has their own Person Centred Plan. Each plan is designed to support an individual's personal choices and aspirations and focuses on what is needed to make that happen.

Staff are trained in effective communication techniques so they can support individuals effectively.

What it's Like to Live Here

We encourage and support everyone to get involved in a wide variety of everyday activities, which may include educational, vocational or leisure activities.

Activities enjoyed by individuals at Alexandra House include going swimming, attending college, going to the cinema or going bowling.

Everyone is encouraged and supported to participate with the daily household tasks.

People who live at Alexandra House have access to a wide range of specialist equipment.

Within the house we continually and consistently promote the development of social skills, independent living and personal responsibility. These include daily skills such as shopping, cooking, doing laundry and cleaning, and tasks are dependent upon an individual's ability. The people who live here are very proud of their home as they have so much involvement in creating it.

Surroundings

The home is situated just outside Gloucester City Centre with excellent transport links.

There is the historic Gloucester Docks nearby with the new Gloucester Quays shopping Centre with an array of restaurants and bars.

Service Facilities

We have excellent access for people with physical disabilities with a number of en-suite rooms that are all compliant with the Disability Discrimination Act. We also have hand rails, wide corridors, wheelchair ramps and 2 separate lifts. We have a sensory room, a separate lounge/activity room and hydrobath facilities.

There is a large garden with a large patio area, which is all wheelchair accessible. We have a substantial vegetable plot where people like to grow vegetables.

Individuals are encouraged and supported to personalise their bedrooms to help create a homely atmosphere.

Location

Alexandra House,
2 Alexandra Road,
Gloucester,
GL1 3DR

Contact details

Telephone: 01452 418 575
Fax number: 01452 523 253
Email address: alexandra.house@craegmoor.co.uk