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including those with physical disabilities. The Centre creates exciting, unique and easily accessible opportunities designed to
assist people towards a more fulfilling life.
Care provision:
The care provided is tailored to meet individual requirements and includes personal, occupational and social services:
Self Care, including
• Personal hygiene
• Self image
• Personal safety
• Self help skills to maximise independence
Interpersonal Skills
• Communication, making choices, expressing opinion
• Awareness of others
• Making friends
Occupational Skills
• Opportunities for indoor and outdoor work experience
• Specific and general work skills
• Employment opportunities
Multimedia and Information Technology
• Learning basic keyboard skills
• Artwork
• Communication skills
Community activities
• Horse riding
• Swimming
• Shops, parks, restaurants
• Theatre/cinema
• Bowling
• Places of interest
Enabling the use of everyday community, educational and leisure facilities:
Community Skills
• Knowledge and exploration of community facilities
• Safety in the community
Multi-Sensory Room
• A purpose-built facility which enables Service Users to explore all five senses -
• Stimulating, motivating and relaxing
Speech and Language Therapy
To build upon, improve and explore communication. Undertaken under the guidance of a qualified therapist, working towards a
’Total Communication’ environment, encouraging a range of appropriate communication methods. All services are responsive, flexible, tailored to individual needs and delivered in a manner that promotes respect and equality.
The Care Team:
The care and service is supervised and facilitated by a centre manager, deputy and care workers. The Centre embraces all the
principles of Total Communication. A qualified nurse is available on site or on call at all times. Staff receive specific training in the
use of all specialised equipment and where appropriate hold a nationally recognised qualification. Staff are recruited
carefully in order to ensure a range of specialist skills and talents.
The unit:
A modern purpose built day service facility providing programmes for a maximum of 50 full-time adults aged between 18 and 65 (male & female).
The Centre is robust in design yet retains a welcoming atmosphere.Transport is available to and from the service, which caters for both learning and physical disabilities. The Centre has first class cafeteria facilities where Service Users can relax, have a meal or snack and meet friends.
Support services:
Links with local Further Education Colleges provide access to a wide range of courses including social skills, education, and more particular interests
such as leisure studies, pet care and many more.
Additional services:
Multi-Gym
A purpose built facility with equipment specifically designed to assist people in physical exercise. Staff supervising the Multi-Gym are trained by the YMCA, the leading specialists in the area. Sessions are tailored to meet the needs and limitations of individuals and can include basic
physiotherapy exercises.
Spa Pool
A purpose built facility with access for all levels of mobility. An enjoyable and relaxing resource, which can include basic
hydrotherapy exercises.
Leisure
• Developing hobbies
• Music
• Art & craft
• Games
Our programmes and timetables are individually tailored and offer a wide and varied experience, with opportunities to try out
different activities and learn new skills.
Location:
The Banyan Centre is located in North London within easy reach of all public transport. The centre is close to and promotes
positive links with various local shops and community services. link to streetmap
Referral Procedure:
Referrals to any of our services may be made to:
Tel: 01992 645145
Fax: 01992 645146
E-mail: admissions@careaspirations.com
Care Aspirations
Ground Floor, Hampton House
100 Crossbrook Street
Cheshunt, Herts, EN8 8JJ
Care it's what we do...for you
Link to Healthcare Commission • Link to Commission for Social Care • Tel: 01206 848000 • Fax: 01206 844577 • post@careaspirations.com
