Shrewsbury House - The Residents

Shrewsbury House is suitable for Young Adults, male and female, aged 16 years+. It is particularly suitable for those who are in the process of ‘Leaving Care’, and who are not equipped, either emotionally and/or practically, to live independently.

Staff are experienced at working with young people with a mild to moderate learning disability, and with excellent move on facilities, it would be possible to offer a longer term supported accommodation package to such young people to assist with a smooth transition into adulthood (subject to funding).

Facilities are available for Young Parents with a baby or young child, for situations in which the parent requires intensive support.

The project is not suitable for Young Adults with a history of recent offending, or substance misuse problems. We have developed programs for Residents with literacy problems to ensure they can fully participate in the independence program.

The project would benefit Young Adults that have a high to medium dependency level, who require support to be available at any time. The Residents should be motivated to move onto independence and participate in a structured programme to enable this to occur. This may include addressing the following areas, but if additional needs were identified, these would be included:

· Education, employment or training schemes;
· Independent living skills in practical areas: cooking, hygiene, cleaning,   shopping, laundry, etc.;
· Looking after themselves: health appointments, healthy diet, exercise,   personal hygiene, safety in the home and
. first aid etc.;
· Budgeting;
· Leisure activities;
· Behavioural issues;
· Identity issues (including life story work);
· Social Skills, including communication, problem solving etc.
· Relationships; (including parenting for Young Parents);
· Accessing services;
· Basic household maintenance;
· Group meetings and responsibilities to others;
· Emotional Support;
· Participation in community projects.

A handbook is available for Residents and can be requested via e-mail, telephone or post.”