Bentons Lane

Supporting You, Bentons Lane is a specialist supported living facility. It currently supports five adults with learning disabilities and mental health needs between the ages of 18 and 65 years. Staff are available to support those who use our services 24 hours a day.

Overview of service

We are currently in the process of supporting individuals to live in the local community in their own homes, providing the care and level of support they want.

We are flexible and person centred in our approach, believing that no two people will have the same support needs, goals or aspirations and knowing therefore that everyone's support will be different. Our person centred support plans are developed in partnership with the people we support and others who are important to them. We always ensure that the process is meaningful and that the person supported has real opportunities to direct the process and state their wishes.

We understand how important it is to communicate with people in a way that is meaningful to them and we ensure that everyone we support has a Communication Plan. We train our staff to understand the validity of all communication methods and to communicate effectively with and listen carefully to the people they support.

What it's like to live here

We will support people to engage in various activities such as:

• Taking your medication
• Shopping
• Managing your money
• Paying bills
• Cooking
• Other household tasks
• Learning new skills and getting more confident
• Joining things in the community
• Having a social life
• Getting out and about
• Help managing your emotions

Currently at Bentons Lane we are supporting people with:

• Going to work at a farm to do gardening, one person is currently being supported to find voluntary work in the community and local hospital.
• Going to the gym
• Socialising at the local snooker, bowling or pool halls
• Going on holiday or having short breaks
• Visting family
• Going to the library

Being encouraged to visit their individual places of interest such as Chase Water, the RAF Museum, railways, Monkey forest, Blackpool.

Surroundings

Bentons lane is situated close to the main road. It is a few minutes away from the bus stops.

Bentons lane currently has two cars, which can be used by those who use our services

Individuals are encouraged to use public transport in order to access the community and encourage independence. This includes going to Birmingham and Walsall on the train.

There are regular buses to Cannock, Stafford and Walsall town centres.

There are also local shops within easy reach.

It is about five to ten minutes away from the nearest train station Landywood.

It is also five minutes away from the M6 Motorway.

There are parks within the vicinity of Bentons Lane, and Chase Water, bowling and snooker clubs and colleges around Stafford and Cannock.

Service facilities

Bentons Lane is modern and purpose built. It is situated in a residential area and comprises five self contained flats, there is also a communal lounge, conservatory and office.

The building is owned by Accord Housing and each of the individual living here have a tenancy with Accord Housing that details the terms and conditions of the tenancy.

The tenancy is signed by all individuals prior to them moving in.

Bentons lane is located in Great Wyrley, Walsall.

There is a garden at the rear of the property.

Individuals choose which activities they would like to be supported with.

There is a pool / table tennis table in the conservatory.

You can be supported to make meals of your choice to meet all dietary needs.

Location

Bentons Lane,
4 Bentons Lane,
Great Wryley,
Walsall,
WS6 6EF

Contact details

Telephone: 01922 411 435
Fax number: 01922 411 436
Email address: bentons.lane@craegmoor.co.uk