Type of service: Hospital services

Wast Hills Autism Service is a 28 bed independent hospital providing specialist support and services for people with a autism spectrum disorder and associated complex needs. Wast Hills house, together with its Lodge and Annexe, is situated in a quiet semi-rural location near Kings Norton in West Midlands. Set in six acres of gardens, the centre is made up of three services. Wast Hills House is an 18 bed service for people with autism, a learning disabilty and complex needs. The Lodge is a seperate 4 bed service for people with Asperger Syndrome or High Functioning Autism. The Annexe is a 6 bed service for people requiring intensive therapy, treatment and support who have complex autism and experience particular significant difficulties with social engagement. It offers intensive therapy, treatment and support. All services offer intensive 24 hour support packages. Wast Hills provides a safe and structured environment for the delivery of dedicated support for people with autism spectrum disorders. Support and treatment is well-evidenced, robust and flexible and the service can provide outcome-orientated packages for adults with autism and behaviours which challenge, some of whom have learning disabilities, and those who may or may not be detained under the Mental Health Act. Particular attention is given to enable people to maintain high levels of privacy and independence in keeping with their cognitive abilities and adaptive skills. The service provides appropriate mental health assessment, intervention and rehabilitation in a structured specific environment. .

Wast Hills Autism Service is available for planned and rapid access referral advice seven days a week. They welcome visits from Service Users, Parents/Carers and Professionals. .

Aimed at: Adult

Specialisms: Exclusively autism specific

Other specialisms: Challenging behaviour, Learning disability

Level: NAS Autism Accreditation - Accredited

Year: 2018