Social Care Services
We are a leading provider of autism and learning disabilities care, and offer both social models of care and clinical treatment options, dependent on the needs of the services user. Our services can be funded by Local Authorities either directly or through Individualised Budgets or Direct payments, the NHS, Education or privately by individuals or families. We also provide a mental health outreach service.
Supported Living & Outreach - We provide holistic and personalised home and community based support for children and adults, ranging from tailored outreach sessions through to full time supported living. Read more>>
Adult Residential Care - We are a leading provider of residential care for individuals with a range of learning and other disabilities. Our aim is to create environments where residents can be supported to learn to manage their condition, and develop the skills that will enable them to lead fuller lives. Read more>>
Children and Young People's Residential Care - Our Ofsted registered children and young people's residential services are based in Stockport. They offer short stay / respite, long term residential and emergency placements. Read more>>
Transition Services - Transition is always an important part of any child and young person's development, but particularly so for children and young people with autism and/or learning disabilities, who may find changes of any sort very difficult to deal with. It is therefore essential that any transition planning is holistic, person centered, tailored exclusively toward the individual and time-scaled to ensure optimized outcomes. Read more>>
Associated Clinical Services
Diagnostic Assessments - Our diagnostic assessment clinic at Cygnet Hospital Harrow provides a comprehensive diagnosis and assessment for adults (18 years and above) who present with suspected features of an Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Read more>>
Low Secure Autism & Asperger's - We offer a low secure, hospital environment for male service users between 18 and 65, who have had a formal diagnosis, or display autistic traits and need further assessment. Service users may also have challenging behaviour or a forensic history, or be detained under the Mental Heath Act. Read more>>
Locked Learning Disabilities - This specialist health service for women with learning disabilities sits within a female hospital. It is designed for service users for whom mainstream provision cannot meet their needs. It is an inpatient provision to female service users, aged 18 and over with a learning disability who's challenging behavior and mental health needs require that they are detained under the Mental Health Act in a locked ward. Read more>>
Step Down - A service to help adult males with Asperger's Syndrome or High Functioning Autism make the transition from a clinical setting to independent community living. Read more>>