The Cherries

The Cherries specialises in supporting young people with Autism from the ages of 16 - 25. We support up to 6 individuals at any one time and specialise in communication needs and independent life skills. We do everything we can to improve the health and wellbeing of the individuals we support and as a team we are focused on building positive outcomes for everyone.

Overview of Service

The Cherries specialises in supporting young people with Autism from the ages of 16 - 25. We support up to 6 individuals at any one time and specialise in communication needs and independent life skills. The Cherries is staffed 24 hours a day and the staffing ratio is appropriate to the needs of each individual.

All individuals are involved in designing their own Person Centred Plan, with staff support. The plans are tailored to suit individual needs and provide the correct level of support required. They also enable all individuals to make their own choices about the support they receive. We encourage and support everyone at The Cherries to recognise and identify their goals and ambitions and decide how they would like to go about achieving them.

The Cherries promotes Craegmoor's communication strategy "Your Voice", which encourages individuals, based on their preferred method of communication, to voice their views about the support they receive. Monthly meetings are held where individuals are able to represent the views and voices of others living at the service.

What it's Like to Live Here

People living at The Cherries have day plans tailored to their individual needs and what they would like to do. These are balanced between developmental tasks and leisure activities.

The people who live at The Cherries like doing a variety of things, from going 10 pin bowling, trampolining, horse riding and going on day trips. Some people enjoy cooking and helping out in domestic tasks. The emphasis of support is based on community living, to encourage people to reach their maximum level of independence.

Surroundings

The Cherries is located in the seaside resort of Folkestone. It is within a short walking distance of the town centre and the railway station and is within ½ hour walk of a cinema, a bowling alley, colleges and places of interest, like Canterbury Cathedral and Dover Castle.

The Cherries is near local shops, a post office, a supermarket and a public house.

The larger towns of Ashford and Dover are within ½ hour drive away.

Service Facilities

The Cherries is a detached property and comprises 6 bedrooms. Everyone is supported and encouraged to personalise their room and it can be decorated in their chosen colour scheme. The Cherries has a lounge/ diner, a lounge, a sensory room and a kitchen, with bathrooms on the ground floor and first floor. 2 of the bedrooms are en-suites.

Location

The Cherries,
30 Julian Road,
Folkestone,
CT19 5HW

Contact details

Telephone: 01303 259 561
Fax number: 01303 230145
Email address: the.cherries@craegmoor.co.uk