Park Street

Park Street provides specialist support for up to four adults with autism and associated complex needs to develop the skills needed to live more independently.

Overview of Service

At Park Street, everyone is involved in producing their own person centred care plan, which focuses on positive outcomes such as developing independent living skills, social inclusion, further education and leisure interests.

We enable everyone to create their own activities timetable which includes hobbies such as swimming, music and horse riding. We also support people to complete work placements or find employment, and be involved in local community activities.

Through the ‘Your Voice’ initiative, individuals voice their views about the service they receive, using their preferred communication method. ‘Your Voice’ is all about listening to the wishes of individuals, and enabling people to exercise choice and control over their lives.

Who we support

• People aged 18 to 65 with autism and associated complex needs
• People with associated learning disabilities
   

Our staff

• Staffing ratios based on individual needs, with one-to-one support where required
• Highly-experienced, NVQ-qualified staff team providing 24 hour support
• Close links with the community learning disability team, including physiotherapists, occupational therapists and speech and language specialists
   

Our service

• Converted Victorian family house in the heart of the community, refurbished to autism-friendly standards
• Four single ensuite bedrooms, which people are encouraged to decorate and furnish to their own tastes
• Lounge and separate dining area on the ground floor
• Large garden for people to relax in
   

Activities

• Access to a skills centre at The Old Rectory where people can learn about cooking, PC skills and gardening
• A working allotment where people can grow their own fruit and vegetables and help look after the chickens
• Art, sensory and music sessions
• Wide variety of in-house social events, trips and outings, and community activities
• Support for individuals to complete work placements or find employment
• Encouragement for people to maintain and develop social contacts within the community
   

Living environment

Close to the centre of Trowbridge, with shopping centres, museums, theatres, swimming pools, a gym and colleges all within easy walking distance
Many country parks, canal walks and nature reserves within easy reach
Train station and bus stops nearby, providing good transport links to other towns and cities

Location

82 Park Street,
Trowbridge,
Wiltshire,
BA14 OAT

Contact details

Telephone: 01225 777 728
Fax number: 01225 777 728
Email address: old.rectory.dcc@craegmoor.co.uk