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Breightmet Centre for Autism

Main information

Type of service: Hospital services

The Breightmet Centre for Autism operated by ASC Healthcare, became registered with Care Quality Commission in August 2013 and is now fully operational as an independent hospital which will provide enhanced support care and treatment placements without the premium costs and add-ons usually associated with specialist services..

Situated 2 miles from the Centre of Bolton, The Breightmet Centre is purpose designed and built and provides 19 specialist beds. These will be within four individual apartments and additional external 'step down' services, allowing transition through individual defined care Pathway..

ASC Healthcare through a unique approach in their delivery of a social and clinical partnership model, will actively support individuals to develop a range of life skills and functional strategies that will allow individuals to live the life they want to live now and in the future..

ASC Healthcare clearly recognises and endorses the philosophy that a hospital is not a home, but a place for extra support during a critical time in a person's lifetime. The emphasis of our work from point of referral will always focus on discharge preparation..

The spectrum of conditions supported by ASC Healthcare includes those known as “classic autism” Asperger syndrome and pervasive developmental disorder - not otherwise specified (PDD-NOS), also known as “atypical autism”. .

Eligibility

Age: From age 18 to 65

Aimed at: Adult , Young person

Covers: North West

Registrations & Approaches

Specialisms: Exclusively autism specific

Other specialisms: Challenging behaviour

Contacts

You can contact us by phone email or post.

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01204 524552

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enquiries@aschealthcare.co.uk

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