Case Studies
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Client Dave
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Dave, who has capacity, is in his 50’s and has autism, a learning disability and mental health issues. He is an alcoholic and estranged from his family.
The issue:
During a routine visit Dave was found with several people in his flat drinking heavily. He subsequently confirmed that these people were taking advantage of him and as a result his mental health had deteriorated and he was at risk of taking his own life.
How we helped:
Our team immediately made a safeguarding referral and spoke to his social worker. We also contacted the local PCSO. Collectively we agreed to re-house him and assisted his move to another flat. We increased his support levels until he was settled in his new home.
The Outcome:
Dave is now happier and his behaviour has improved resulting in a lower level of support being required by all parties.
Dave said: “Thanks to the extra help that I have received I feel much safer and happier“
Scheme focus
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Frithwood Avenue
Location: Northwood, Middlesex
Client Group: Adults with Learning Disabilities and complex needs
Size: 6 self contained studio flats
Facilities include:
Full DDA compliance including bed lifts and wet rooms
Individual wifi and phone systems
Large screen LED TVs
Voice activated lighting and audio visual systems
Client Paul
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Paul, who has capacity, is in his 40s and has schizophrenia and other mental health issues.
The issue:
Paul was struggling to cope with a deterioration in his personal hygiene and the management of his room. He was reluctant to engage and let staff into his room.
How we helped:
We contacted his social worker and CPN and arranged for Paul to start attending a local day centre to undertake come music therapy classes. We also offered to help Paul work on his room.
The Outcome:
Paul worked with our team to clean and re-decorate his room. His anxiety levels have decreased and he continues to attend his music therapy sessions, often playing songs on his guitar to our team.
Paul said: “My mood and anxiety levels had really gone downhill but after talking to the support team things have turned around”