CARE AVAILABLE

We are a residential care home for adults with learning disabilities and additional needs including:-

Asperger Syndrome
Autism/ASD
Bipolar/Manic Depression
Cerebral Palsy
Challenging Behaviour/Psychosis
Mental Health

Down Syndrome
Epilepsy
Hearing Impairment
Schizophrenia
Speech Impairment

We work closely with our local GP’s and other professionals to help maintain our residents physical and mental health at all stages of their adult life. Maintaining access to NHS services and other optional therapeutic services is also extremely important for health and wellbeing of our residents.

Learning Disabilities

We aim to provide people with more choice and control over their own lives. We offer a wide range of specialist activities based in the heart of Nidderdale National Landscape.

We provide positive, flexible and encouraging support for everyone. Our person-centred approach, enables people to achieve their goals and aspirations in life. Everyone is encouraged to have belief in reaching their full potential within a safe, nurturing and positive environment.

Positive Behaviour Support

Our staff are trained in positive behavioural management techniques and to develop and review positive behaviour support plans and introduce proactive strategies. They are trained to N.A.P.P.I. (UK) Ltd, (Non-abusive Psychological and Physical Intervention) Positive Behaviour Support Models and work closely with the people they support to establish their individual needs and aspirations.

Transition from Child Services to Adult Services

We assist professionals and family with young people who are transitioning from child services to adult services which can be a worrying and disruptive time for the young person and their family. Our open and welcoming visits allow prospective residents the time to really feel if Ellershaw House could be the home for them and provide the family with confidence their young person is going to be happy and well cared for in this new stage of their life.

Our services can include the following if required:

  • Personal care

  • Social and recreational needs

  • Vocational retraining

  • Personal budget and finance management

  • Respite support

  • Skill development and re-enablement

  • Health needs

  • Access to independent advocacy

  • Positive behaviour management strategies

  • Outreach support

  • Building links with friends, family and the community

  • Household tasks

  • Travel training is provided to assist in increasing independence and confidence when accessing the community

We are able to support people who have dual diagnosis of Mental Health or challenging needs associated with their Learning Disability.