Gender: Mixed
Age: 18+
Oaklands is split into 2 sections, the main house and single occupancy flats.
5 single occupancy flats – These self-contained living areas provide the opportunity for 5 individuals with more challenging needs to live in their own space with staff support. Each flat has a lounge, kitchen/diner, en-suite bedroom as well as a staff observation area. In addition one of the flats is located away from the main house and has its own front door and garden.
10 en-suite bedrooms with multiple lounge and dining facilities. Other facilities within the service that are accessible for all individuals include a sensory room, large garden, café area and a conservatory.
Oaklands is a large detached property with extensive living areas. Close to the historic market town of Hexham, residents can access a good choice of recreational and leisure facilities. These include a swimming pool, a library, parks and shops, as well as the beautiful surrounding countryside.
Stephen’s Journey
Read about how the team at Oaklands transformed Stephen’s life.
Oaklands has a dedicated activity coordinator who supports residents to have individual activity plans, created based on each person’s likes and hobbies. Individuals are supported to plan menus, shop and prepare food with support to increase their daily living skills in readiness for moving on.
Our goal is to enable residents to structure their time, build relationships and establish a balance between therapy, self-care, work and leisure, as appropriate to their needs.
Our resident profile:
- Adults from the age of 18+ years
- Individuals with a primary diagnosis of learning disability
- May present with behaviours that challenge
- May have autism
- May have mental or physical health needs
- May present with communication challenges
Our facilities:
- En-suite bedrooms
- Multiple lounges
- 2 dining rooms
- Activity space
- Large garden with seating and allotment
- Sensory room
- Café area
- 5 individual flats with their own lounge, kitchen diner and en-suite bedroom
Our community links:
- Shops and restaurants
- Swimming pools and leisure centres
- Queen’s Hall Arts Centre
- Beautiful countryside including Hadrian’s Wall and local farms during lambing season
- Vocational opportunities
- Community centres specialising for individuals with learning disabilities
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