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A flexible, person centred service in a thriving community
At Consensus, we are committed to ensuring that time, attention and
care is given in the selection process and the sensitive transition
for individuals moving to the service. This ensures that the selected
service environment is conducive to help meet their individual needs,
aspirations and wishes. Transitions into the service are gradual
for some individuals; a visit for dinner, a day visit or perhaps an
overnight stay to help them feel at ease during the transition process.
The staff at Consensus are committed to providing quality services
and continuous improvement in all levels of support. King Edwards
Grove support results in positive outcomes for individuals and
promotes their active participation. An appropriate ratio of staff to
individuals is maintained ensuring the required level of support
is available whilst encouraging independence. Staff are invited
to continually develop their skills, specialism and support for
individuals based on the support they require.
Support staff work extensively with people using the service to
establish their personal likes, dislikes, strengths, needs, goals and
aspirations. Through identifying individual goals, a person centred
support plan can be implemented to support them to achieve their
most aspirational outcome. The team are committed to maintaining
close contact with the individual’s family ensuring all are involved in
developing the person centred support plan. Staffing rotas are drawn
up to provide flexible support during the evenings and weekends
to facilitate their choice of activities; an essential part of the support
team function.
The promotion of choice, person centred planning and empowerment
are an integral part of Consensus’ ethos. Ensuring people using
the service are included in all stages of service delivery provides
opportunities for individuals to take control and enhance their overall
quality of life.
For more information or to make a referral please contact our referrals manager on freephone:
0808 166 1420or email:[email protected]
www.consensussupport.com
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Teddington, Richmond Upon Thames
Located in Teddington in the London Borough of Richmond Upon Thames, King Edwards Grove offers accommodation for eight individuals with learning disabilities, autism and associated mental health and complex needs.
This Consensus service provides eight bright and
contemporary styled en suite bedrooms. There
are a number of communal areas including a large
kitchen, dining room, two lounges and a computer
room. Individuals using the service are provided with
opportunities to embark in new interests should they
wish to do so. Activities such as swimming, going to the
cinema, bowling, farm visits, museum excursions and
paid or voluntary employment are actively participated by
those using the service. Each individual is also supported
to plan and enjoy a minimum of one holiday per year of
their choice.
The main aim for staff at King Edwards Grove is to
offer support and guidance for individuals with learning
disabilities. People using the service are encouraged by
staff to enjoy life and live it to the full in a safe, happy
and fulfilling environment. Appropriate person centred
support plans are developed in consultation with each
individual to reflect their needs and aspirations. Our aim
is to increase confidence and nurture independence for
all individuals we support by keeping them informed of
their choices, responsibilities and rights within both the
local and wider community.
A structured weekly programme is generated by
agreement with each individual; a weekly activity plan is
developed with an individual’s key worker or team leader.
Our aim is to provide individual care, promote personal
development and foster a valued lifestyle within a
comfortable homely environment. We believe by creating
a supportive environment, all individuals with a learning
disability have the ability to meet their full potential, live in
the community and experience valued lives.
King Edwards
Grove
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At Consensus, we are committed to ensuring that time, attention and
care is given in the selection process and the sensitive transition
for individuals moving to the service. This ensures that the selected
service environment is conducive to help meet their individual needs,
aspirations and wishes. Transitions into the service are gradual
for some individuals; a visit for dinner, a day visit or perhaps an
overnight stay to help them feel at ease during the transition process.
The staff at Consensus are committed to providing quality services
and continuous improvement in all levels of support. King Edwards
Grove support results in positive outcomes for individuals and
promotes their active participation. An appropriate ratio of staff to
individuals is maintained ensuring the required level of support
is available whilst encouraging independence. Staff are invited
to continually develop their skills, specialism and support for
individuals based on the support they require.
Support staff work extensively with people using the service to
establish their personal likes, dislikes, strengths, needs, goals and
aspirations. Through identifying individual goals, a person centred
support plan can be implemented to support them to achieve their
most aspirational outcome. The team are committed to maintaining
close contact with the individual’s family ensuring all are involved in
developing the person centred support plan. Staffing rotas are drawn
up to provide flexible support during the evenings and weekends
to facilitate their choice of activities; an essential part of the support
team function.
The promotion of choice, person centred planning and empowerment
are an integral part of Consensus’ ethos. Ensuring people using
the service are included in all stages of service delivery provides
opportunities for individuals to take control and enhance their overall
quality of life.
For more information or to make a referral please contact our referrals manager on freephone:
0808 166 1420or email:[email protected]
www.consensussupport.com
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Location: Teddington Richmond upon Thames
Level of Learning Disability: Mild to Moderate
Specialism: Autism Spectrum Condition Bipolar Disorder Epilepsy Mental Health Challenging Behaviour Complex Needs
Services: 8 Bed Service
King Edwards Grove
Inside this brochure you will find all of the information you need about King Edwards Grove.
King Edwards Grove
AccommodationKing Edwards Grove is a large house close in the lively area of Teddington.
The house has 8 bedrooms, each has its own bathroom.
You will have your own bedroom and you can choose what you want it to look like.
You can make your own meals in the kitchen or have staff to help you.
There are two comfortable lounges and a dining room for you to relax in or take part in activities.
SupportWe want to know what is most important to you.
We will make sure you are included in all decisions, including who supports you and how you are supported.
We want to give you just enough help, so that you can learn daily living skills by doing them yourself. This could include things like
making dinner, looking after your own money, going shopping or taking part in activities.
We understand that everyone is different, your support must be right for YOU.
We will work with you to come up with your perfect week.
There is always a friendly member of staff around to give you help if you want it.
Staff who work at King Edwards Grove are trained to help you to get the life you want.
Your family and friends are always welcome at King Edwards Grove.
Person centred planningYour person centred plan can help you to think about what you want your life to be like. It is all about you and your life.
It helps you to work out what you would like to do in the future.
We can give you any support you need to take control of your life.
We will be there if you are worried about your plan, or if you want to change your plan at any time.
Healthy living may be part of your plan. It can have a big effect on what you are able to do and how you are able to live.
We can help you to make choices about the things that will affect your health, including what you eat and how you can access physical activity.
Your choices can be put into your own Health Action Plan as part of your Person Centred Plan.
EmploymentWorking can be a very rewarding activity. Having a job can give you
access to many things such as friends, your own money and more independence.
We can help you create your Person Centred Plan, which can help you to think about what you are good
at and what work you may like to do.
We can also help you find college courses to build your skills ready for work, organise your time and make sure you can do all of the things that you want to do each week.
I’ve learnt lots of skills - I cook for my friends when they visit me
Enquiries please freephone 0808 166 1420 Or email [email protected]
Enquiries please freephone 0808 166 1420 Or email [email protected]
Getting the life you wantWe will make sure that living in a residential setting will not stop you
doing what you want to do, or taking part in the activities you are interested in.
If you want to, you will be able to meet new people, make friends and build relationships. We will also help you to keep in contact
with old friends.
Getting the life you want is about choosing how you want to live your life, who you want to spend your time with and what you want to achieve.
You can use our transport to go shopping, visit friends or family and go to college or work.
There are lots of places near King Edwards Grove to enjoy yourself and spend time with your friends and family.
There are also places nearby that can help you to get a job, such as schools and colleges.
Information for care professionalsKing Edwards Grove provides a highly personalised, safe and inclusive environment. The outcome-focused support delivered is based on developing key social, communication and daily living skills with a view to gaining greater levels of independence.
Those we support are encouraged to positively contribute to the day-to-day running of the service and open communication with those we support and their loved ones ensures each service continually evolves and improves. Our services use ‘Total Communication’ to ensure that we select the best combination for each person’s needs. This could be through speech, signing, touch, body language, objects, photographs, writing or any combination of these methods.
Each service is specifically adapted as required to meet any additional needs such as autism spectrum condition, sensory needs, limited mobility, physical
disabilities and complex health conditions. Each service works closely with the local community to identify potential social, educational and employment opportunities to offer choice to those who use the service. Through Person Centred Planning, each individual is then supported in accessing such opportunities.
All costs quoted are fully inclusive of access to our in-house Positive Behaviour Intervention Team, ensuring specialist support and reduced opportunities for placement breakdown.
At Consensus, our commitment is to provide every single person we support with the framework to identify the opportunities that really are available to them, make considered choices about what they want to achieve and work in partnership to successfully achieve those outcomes.
Positive Behaviour Intervention TeamAt a time when many providers are reducing their specialist support teams, Consensus are investing heavily in developing and equipping our team members with the skills they need to thrive in their roles, along with reducing the opportunities for placement breakdowns.
Our Positive Behaviour Intervention Team (PBIT) comprises of care professionals with decades of relevant experience in supporting people who have behaviours that may present challenges. The team is managed by a Lead Behaviour Practitioner and includes four further behaviour practitioners who support services throughout the UK.
The methodology used is ‘Applied Behaviour Analysis’ (ABA) providing Functional Assessment and intervention strategies to reduce challenging behaviours. The team also provides staff advice, support, mentoring and training in Positive Behaviour Support; Autism Spectrum Conditions; Self Injurious Behaviours; Intensive Interaction and TEACCH. In addition, the team supports initial assessments
of complex new referrals to Consensus services and transitions to new developments.
The Positive Behaviour Intervention Team’s (PBIT) values are based on a person centred approach and works very closely with the Inclusion Lead who promotes PCP training and supports the PCP champions network. Furthermore, we have a robust approach to clinical governance, led by our Clinical Director, which enables us to go above and beyond what the regulators require. We constantly seek to build on excellence in everything we do.
We have adopted a partnership practice for the development of our new services. Through this approach we are able to deliver innovative support services that meet
a real need in the local area.
Enquiries please freephone 0808 166 1420 Or email [email protected]
Information for family & friendsWe take our responsibility towards both you and your loved one very seriously. We know that you probably know your loved one better than anyone and we value your involvement in the support we provide. It is our intention that through open communication you will continue to play a key role in their life.
We strive to ensure that you and your loved one are included in all decisions relating to the service, including who provides the support and how it is delivered. Our first concern is that people we support have choice and control over their life. We encourage and advocate those who want to be involved in planning and organising their own support, but we also understand that some people would like others to do it for them.
We appreciate the importance of knowing each and every person we support. Only by doing this, can we begin to explore what they respond positively to and then recognise their individual successes. As such, we thoroughly assess each person we support and work with them to develop a Person Centred Plan covering every aspect of the life they live and, more importantly, the life they want to live.
This Person Centred Plan focuses on who and what is most important to your loved one. It helps us to get to know them, design a service individual to their needs and understand how best to communicate with them. Quality of communication can affect self-esteem, confidence and decision-making. We use ‘Total Communication’ to ensure that we select the best combination for each person’s needs. This could be through speech, signing, touch, body language, objects, photographs, writing or any combination of these methods.
The Person Centred Plan sets out what your loved one wants to achieve, whether it be in the next two weeks or the next two years. It then helps to map out the steps needed to achieve their goals and what each person involved in their life can do to support them along the way.
Safety and security is paramount within our service. We have invested heavily in designing a safe environment where those we support can develop their social, communication and life skills with a view to gaining greater levels of independence, including education and employment.
The support staff at King Edwards Grove are highly skilled in identifying and communicating risks to those they support, whilst empowered to be imaginative with the support they offer and the opportunities they provide. They are specifically trained to work with learning disabilities and associated complex needs including autism spectrum condition, mental health conditions, epilepsy and challenging behaviour.
A high emphasis is placed on healthy living within our services, with everyone encouraged and supported to complete and review their own Health Action Plan. This enables people to take ownership over their own health, and to think about how different aspects of their life contribute to their health. By actively contributing to this plan, each person can build knowledge that will enable him or her to make informed decisions in a more independent environment.
Ultimately, you want to know that your loved one will be happy, safe and fulfilled. At Consensus we work with individuals to put every opportunity and outcome in place to not only make that a possibility, but to ensure it becomes a reality.
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Consensus, Bradbury House, 830 The Crescent, Colchester Business Park, Colchester, Essex, CO4 9YQ
For enquiries please freephone: 0808 166 1420
What are your hopes and dreams? What is important to you?
I want to go to Moscow for my 50th
I want to have a
boyfriendI want to get a job
‘It’s your life, we’re just here to help you
piece it together’
