Adult and Community Services

Accommodation Services

Adult and Community Services are committed to the principle that people with disabilities should live in the community, in as near normal an environment as possible and have access to all community resources.

In order to achieve this, there is available a range of accommodation services to cater for a variety of needs from independent living to high dependency residential / nursing homes.

Services to disabled people and their carers are based on an individual assessment of need and the development of packages of care designed to meet those needs.

The Independent Living Scheme|

This scheme provides support for people who live independently in the community. Service users experience what it is like to live alone and have the opportunity to try out new skills and learn more about their strengths and needs relevant to independent living.

Contact Fiona Dianin or Jason Keen, Team leaders at The Community Accommodation Team.

Tel: 020 8227 5178

Fax: 020 8227 5179

Email: fiona.diann@lbbd.gov.uk or jason.keen@lbbd.gov.uk|

The Adult Placement Scheme|

This is an alternative to residential care for service users who require continuous support. The scheme offers adults with learning disabilities the opportunity to be as independent as possible and the chance to enjoy family life.

Please note: The Community Accommodation Service aims to recruit carers who wish to share their home and lifestyle with someone who has a learning disability.

Contact Thomas Oyetunde, Group Manager at The Community Accommodation Team.

Tel: 020 8227 5071

Fax: 020 8227 5179

Email: thomas.oyetunde@lbbd.gov.uk|

Residential accommodation

A residential care home provides accommodation, meals and personal care for older people, people with disabilities, or people who are unable to manage at home, for whatever reason.

The level of care varies from home to home, but the government defines it as the kind of care you would receive from a competent and caring relative. This includes help with eating, washing, bathing, dressing and toilet needs; and caring for you if you become ill. However, residential care does not include nursing care.

The decision to recommend a residential or nursing home will only be made after a full assessment. If nursing home care is recommended, then the local health authority also has to agree to this. You can also consider homes in other local authority areas if your needs will be better met there.

When choosing a home, it is important to make sure that you choose one that will be right for you both now and in the future. You can get advice and information to help you make this important decision from:

Your social worker or care manager
A district nurse
A health visitor
Your family doctor

Gascoigne Road Residential Unit|

Long-term residential care is provided for adults with profound and complex learning disabilities. Residents have their own rooms, decorated to their wishes, interests and styles. We try to provide a homely, comfortable environment, encourage choices and promote independence through availability of a range of opportunities.

80 Gascoigne Road

Barking

IG11 7LQ

Tel: 020 8270 6499 (Linda Neaves, Manager)

Fax: 020 8724 1615

Email: linda.neaves@lbbd.gov.uk|

All residential homes, whether council-run or private, are regularly inspected by the Care Quality Commission.

Related services

Respite Care|

Carers Support|