Type of service: Supported living schemes

Service URL: http://www.regard.co.uk

Annesso is a supported living service for young people of transitional age 16+ who have learning disabilities. It is situated in a pleasant quiet village near to Holbeach in Lincolnshire. There are lots of local amenities and facilities and Holbeach is situated close to the North Norfolk Coast. Annesso has two self-contained flats. Focus of service: Annesso's philosophy is one of person centred support which gives choice and independence enabling service users to develop and maintain skills to give them opportunities and freedom to be as independent as possible. Annesso is a 'stepping stone' service from children's residential to give a continuous process of development for the young person. Hours provided: High levels of 24 hour support from experienced staff. Service users are individually assessed on a 1:1 basis for their support needs. Referrals can be made via Regard's website page link or their dedicated referrals telephone number 0800 840 0313.

Aimed at: Adolescent , Adult

Specialisms: Has autism-specific elements

Other specialisms: Challenging behaviour, Learning disability