Before deciding whether or not to move house, Sense will support you to identify your needs, be sure that we can help you to meet them, and make certain that you would be compatible with your new housemates.
We continually update the vacancy profiles of our residential services. Do please get in touch if you would like further information.
Contact: Tracey Kelleher Tel: 0121 415 2759 Email: tracey.kelleher@sense.org.uk Tracey will be able to direct you to the right person to answer your question.
Upstairs room but fully wheelchair accessible by lift
Arjo bath
Housemates
Total number per flat: five people Age group 27 to 65 years Communication: sign, speech, objects of reference, visual
Particularly suitable for
Access to swimming pool, art and crafts
Access to a thriving high street and town centre
People who like a busy lifestyle
May not be suitable for
Someone who needs a completely calm and peaceful environment
Someone who needs a lot of interaction with their housemates
Other comments
This service has a fully accessible vehicle with a hydraulic tail lift.
Bristol
Location
Bristol
Access
Fully wheelchair accessible
Ground floor accommodation
Completely redesigned and refurbished – due to be completed in August 2012
Four separate flats which offer private living space
Height-adjustable kitchen
Accessible door alerters
Housemates
Each of the four flats provides individual living but with peer group neighbours Age group: 30s Communication: high level of BSL skills within staff and housemates
Particularly suitable for
People who do not like to live closely with others
Accessing city life
Community-based activities
College opportunities
Developing independent living skills
May not be suitable for
Someone who wants to live with other people
Someone who needs lots of different people for company
Other comments
This is an exciting new residential service with private living space for those who do not like to share with others or who wish to develop more independence with a view to moving on.
Edgbaston, Birmingham
Location
Edgbaston, Birmingham
Access
Fully wheelchair accessible
Downstairs room
Wheelchair accessible garden
En suite adapted bathroom
Accessible vehicle
Housemates
Total number three males Age group 18 to 50 years Communication: co-active sign, speech, objects of reference, visual
Particularly suitable for
Accessing city centre
Diverse range of cultures represented in the home
Community-based activities
Access to a deafblind specialist resource centre for woodwork, arts and crafts and other leisure opportunities
This is a busy home in a vibrant part of the city
May not be suitable for
Someone who needs a lot of communal space
Someone who may target others as there are vulnerable adults in the house
Other comments
Accessible sensory gardens with a fish pond Gardening projects are a regular part of the day, producing vegetables and fruit Close to city centre The team have a high level of BSL signing skills
Exeter, Devon
Location
Andlaw House, Exeter, Devon
Access
Fully wheelchair accessible
Level access to the home
Downstairs room for activities (accessible via lift)
Room upstairs
Upstairs room, but fully wheelchair accessible by lift; fully level access to upstairs flats with lift
Housemates
Total number three males Age group 20 – 35 years Communication: sign, speech, objects of reference, visual
Particularly suitable for
Significant health needs
Accessing city centre
Community-based activities
Access for moorland and rivers
Some access to day service
May not be suitable for
Someone who wants lots of interaction with housemates
Someone who needs a lot of communal space
Someone who may target housemates – two people are very physically vulnerable
Other comments
Has a lift to enable access to downstairs day room Both level front and back gardens Close to city centre and overlooks Dartmoor The team have a good level of BSL signing skills
Deeping St James, Lincolnshire
Location
Deeping St James, Lincolnshire
Access
Level access (but not wheelchair accessible)
Upstairs room
Housemates
Total number five males Age group 30 – 50 years Communication: sign, speech, objects of reference, visual
Particularly suitable for
Accessing city centre
Community-based activities
Access to outdoor activities
Access to Sense specialist college
Someone who needs space
May not be suitable for
Someone who wants lots of interaction with housemates
Someone who may target housemates – two of the current residents are vulnerable due to their sensory impairments
Other comments
Large enclosed back garden with garden room Close to local shops and amenities Thirty minutes from Peterborough city centre The team have a good level of BSL signing skills
Handsworth Wood, Birmingham
Location
Handsworth Wood, Birmingham
Access
Limited wheelchair access
Accessible ground floor kitchen, lounge and communal areas
One vacant bedroom on first floor, with en suite facilities
No wheelchair access to first floor
Housemates
Total number four (two females and two males) Age group 35 – 50 years Communication: sign, objects of reference, visual
Particularly suitable for
Significant deafblind needs
Accessing city centre
Community-based activities
People who like to share a large living space
May not be suitable for
Someone who has complex mobility needs
Someone who may target housemates - one person is physically vulnerable
Other comments
Raised garden and patio areas Close to town centre and local amenities The team have BSL level two signing skills
Louth, Lincolnshire
Location
Louth, Lincolnshire
Access
Limited wheelchair access
Level access (but not wheelchair accessible)
Upstairs room (not accessible)
Housemates
Total number five males Age group 30 – 50 years Communication: sign, speech, objects of reference, visual
Particularly suitable for
Accessing the town centre
Community-based activities
Access for moorland and rivers
Access to specialist Sense college
May not be suitable for
Someone who does not want lots of interaction with housemates
Someone who needs a lot of time away from other people
Someone who may target housemates
Other comments
Level front and back gardens Close to town centre The team have a high level of BSL signing skills
Margate, Kent
Location
Margate, Kent
Access
Wheelchair access:
Accessible ground floor kitchen, lounge and communal areas
All bedrooms currently on the first floor, but ground floor bedroom space could be created
No wheelchair access to first floor
Housemates
Total number three females Age group 28 – 37 years Communication: sign, speech, objects of reference, visual
Particularly suitable for
Significant deafblind needs
Accessing city centre
Community based activities
Access to the local college
May not be suitable for
Someone who only likes male interaction
Someone who needs a lot of space
Someone who may target housemates – two people are psychologically vulnerable
Other comments
Raised garden and patio areas Close to the town centre and the beach The team have a high level of BSL signing skills
Peterborough area
Location
Peterborough area
Access
Upstairs room with no lift facilities
Housemates
Ages range from: 27 to 50 years Communication: BSL, SSE, Braille, deafblind manual, symbols, photos, objects of reference
Particularly suitable for
Communication - someone needing a signing environment / total communication approach
Personal development – someone needing / wanting to develop their independent living skills
Access to community and services - someone wanting access to the Deaf / deafblind community
Someone wanting easy access to the countryside
Someone wanting a Sense resource centre and further education opportunities
Someone who enjoys specific activities (e.g. shopping; horse riding; swimming; country parks; work experience opportunities etc)
May not be suitable for
Someone who wants a completely calm environment
Someone who needs a lot of private space
Someone with mobility difficulties / wheelchair user
First published: Monday 18 June 2012 Updated: Wednesday 24 April 2013
