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Communities For All…

“You are not defined by a learning disability, you have many wonderful abilities! Let’s celebrate them!” –– Jane Montrose, Managing Director, Apple House Ltd Studies have shown that people with learning disabilities feel more accepted and valued in their communities than ever before.  For many, transformation has come through friendships, through being more independent and from having a voice and from the termination of institutionalised lives where they were stripped of the essence of individuality. Small homes such as ours, located within residential communities, mean that those whom we support are living as part those communities.  We foster an ethos of neighbourliness, …

‘Moving on’ bed vacancy…

We are delighted to announce that we are able to offer one semi-independent room with shower, wc and kitchenette, at Redcroft care home near Bournemouth. Close to the beaches of Hengistbury Head, the New Forest National Park, and shops and buses, Redcroft sits in the perfect location. Short placements of 3-6 months would be considered as part of a ‘moving on’ transition into supported living.  During this period we will offer the support and motivation of our highly experienced team as well as a working partnership with the local authority – working together to provide a seamless transition into this …