Ridgecott

Ridgecott is a residential home for adults with learning disabilities and autistic spectrum conditions. It has five bedrooms to the front of the house and& three flats to the rear with a small flatlet on the ground floor. It is in an elevated position with beautiful views of the surrounding areas. Ridgecott is a short drive to many beaches and country walks, with the Dartmoor very easily accessible.&

We encourage service users to develop feelings of security and to form relationships with others in the immediate and the extended community. We actively encourage involvement of families in the support of their family member and seek to involve them in discussions concerning the welfare of the person using the service.

Everyone we support is encouraged through their person centred plans to achieve their goals and aspirations. We encourage service users to develop feelings of security and to form relationships with others in the immediate and the extended community. It is our aim to assist each service user in the development of skills that will enable their full participation in the life of the immediate and wider community and live the life they want to.

Individuals are supported by an experienced staff team who have a good understanding and empathy of the needs of people with autism and related conditions who enable their physical, intellectual, emotional and social needs to be met. Each person has a person centred plan which they help design and each plan is specifically designed to reflect his or her personal needs and choices. Each person is assigned a key worker who ensures a holistic approach to their support.