Wells Road

Wells Road is a transition service providing support for 6 young adults with learning disabilities. We aim to support people to gain the skills they need to live more independently in their own homes in the community. We value and encourage people to live fulfilled and independent lives with training, employment, recreation and leisure activities whilst providing an environment where they can learn, practice and perfect the skills they need to live more independently. We provide a supportive environment which is a 'stepping stone' to future independence.

Who we support

• 6 young adults with learning disabilities
• Aged 18 and over
• May be moving from a school or college, another service or family home
• People with a range of additional needs including health needs, epilepsy and associated mental health problems

Our service

The Wells Road house is a stunning Edwardian semi-detached house with light spacious rooms. Everyone has their own en-suite bedroom which they are encouraged and supported to personalise. Our communal areas include a large lounge area, conservatory, kitchen and dining area, utility room and spacious paved garden

Our staff

• Are highly motivated to support every individual to identify and achieve their goals
• We have a high staffing ratio which is tailored to the needs of the people we support

Activities

As a transition service our main objective is to ensure people gain the skills they need to live the lives they want to in the community. We continually and consistently promote the development of independent living skills, social skills and personal responsibility to aid and enhance daily living.

The service promotes daily living skills, which includes shopping, cooking, cleaning and doing laundry. Going out into the community to learn road safety, using money and how to use public transport. All activities are dependent upon individual’s needs and abilities. Some of our young adults attend college or work in the local community

Living Environment

Wells Road is centrally located and easily accessible by public transport, situated on a main bus route and only a fifteen minute walk away from the main train station. There are local shops within a ten minute walk and Bristol city centre is a short bus ride away. Shopping centres, a cinema, a bowling alley, clubs, restaurants and cafes are all close by

Location

240 Wells Road,
Knowle,
Bristol,
BS4 2PJ

Contact details

Telephone: 0117 971 6679
Email address: wells.road@craegmoor.co.uk