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Iris Care Group are able to offer a full pathway of services for people with complex needs and behaviours that challenge We provide care and support for individuals with learning disabilities, Autistic Spectrum Disorders, mental health needs including forensic histories, physical disabilities and neurodegenerative conditions.
Across the Midlands, South West of England and Wales, our two companies can offer supported living, residential and nursing services, locked rehabilitation and low secure hospitals, as well as a Special Education Needs college
To enquire about any of our vacancies follow the link to the service you are interested in and click on the make a referral link - one of the team will contact you.
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Becky.James@iriscaregroup.co.uk
Specialist Hospitals in South Wales
St Peter’s Hospital, Newport
Specialist Neuropsychiatric Service for adults with degenerative neuropsychiatric conditions, complex neurological conditions, and Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
St Peter’s Hospital is a specialist neuropsychiatric service providing expert multidisciplinary assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation for adults with a wide range of degenerative neuropsychiatric conditions, complex neurological disorders, and Acquired Brain Injury
located in Newport, South Wales, St Peter’s Hospital offers 51 beds split into single gender units and provides specialist treatment and nursing care that focuses on delivering positive outcomes for our patients, their families and our commissioners
We work collaboratively with patients, their relatives, and commissioners to ensure that treatment and care is dignified, compassionate, and adaptive to meet each patient’s unique needs.
St Peter’s Hospital offers four dedicated neuropsychiatric care pathways:
Assessment and Treatment Pathway (up to 16 weeks)
Treatment and Wellbeing Pathway
Discharge and Transition Pathway
Specialist End of Life Pathway
Operating within a bespoke dementia-friendly environment, our expert multidisciplinary team works collaboratively to meet the mental and physical health needs of our patients, at every stage of their illness.
Our team delivers high-quality assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation that focuses on maintaining respect, dignity, and personhood
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Specialist Hospitals in South Wales
Heatherwood Court, Pontypridd
Specialist forensic treatment, rehabilitation, and care in low secure and locked environments for complex mental health needs
Located in countryside close to Cardiff, Heatherwood Court offers accommodation across four single-gender units.
Opened in 2008, Heatherwood Court provides forensic treatment and rehabilitation for individuals with complex mental health conditions as well as:
Forensic Histories
Ministry of Justice Restriction Orders
Personality disorders DOLS
During their stay at Heatherwood Court each patient will be allocated their own care team. With the persons involvement the care team draws up an individualised plan of care to enable them to be actively involved in their own recovery action plan which is designed to enable recovery
The people we support work with us to identify the goals and values that are important for them and to gain greater understanding of the behaviours that they may have struggled with, and which have led to them being admitted to hospital
Once the Recovery Action Plan is completed the Heatherwood team creates a programme of care and treatment aimed at helping the person move on from hospital and build their life again in the way that they want.
Care and treatment plans may involve psychological treatment and support and, where appropriate, medication planning
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Becky.James@iriscaregroup.co.uk
Specialist Hospitals in South Wales
Pinetree Court Hospital, Cardiff
Specialist care, treatment, and rehabilitation for complex care and support needs including learning disabilities, autism, and forensic histories
Located close to Cardiff city centre, Pinetree Hospital offers accommodation split across single-gender units. We deliver individually tailored support based around models of care. Including Positive Behaviour Support, Active Support and Building Better Lives
Pinetree Hospital opened in 2008 to provide care for adults aged up to 65 with a primary diagnosis of learning disabilities, and those who are likely to have been detained under the Mental Health Act
Patients may have complex needs and behaviours that challenge in relation to:
A dual diagnosis of mental health and/or personality disorder
Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC) and/or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Forensic needs.
Operating within a bespoke learning disability and Autism-friendly environment, which is psychologically led, our highly skilled multidisciplinary team works collaboratively to meet the mental and physical health needs of each of the patients we support
At Pinetree Hospital we offer a dedicated 20-week assessment and treatment pathway with a focus on community discharge from day one For those who require further complex treatment and rehabilitation, Pinetree has developed additional specialist and distinct treatment pathways
Experienced in working with people with learning disabilities, our specialised multidisciplinary team has designed our care pathways around Positive Behavioural Support (PBS) approaches, alongside our uniquely developed person-centred model of active support, Building Better Lives (BBL)
Specialist Nursing Care
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Pirton Grange, South Worcestershire
Specialist Nursing Care service for people with neurological conditions including dementia, Korsakoff syndrome, Huntington's Disease and Acquired Brain Injury.
Located in South Worcestershire, Pirton Grange is a specialist nursing home, supporting people over the age of 18 with a range of neurological conditions such as dementia, Korsakoff’s syndrome, Huntington’s Disease & Acquired Brain Injury We also support people with physical health needs.
Rated as Good by CQC, the service provides small wards dedicated to specific needs and conditions Pirton Grange provides a safe, comfortable, and supportive home environment with access to round-the-clock clinical care and support.
Our personalised and flexible approach means that we adapt our support and provide aids that help to overcome mobility, sensory and environmental barriers The team offers person centred support delivered by our specialist team of non-judgmental, caring and professional staff
The needs of the people that we support are at the heart of everything that we do We work hard to ensure that the care and support we provide meets every person’s needs, abilities, preferences, and lifestyle
Pirton Grange’s clinical care is provided by Registered General and Mental Health Nurses, alongside a Paramedic, Physiotherapist and Support Workers The service also has a designated Activities Coordinator who is responsible for delivering & arranging activities for individuals living at Pirton Grange, providing a stimulating environment to meet their emotional, social, physical & intellectual needs
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Complex Supported Living in Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
121 Grange Road, Gloucester
Able to support: Learning Disabilities, Autism, Low-level challenging behaviour
In a lovely vibrant community in Tuffley, 121 Grange Road can support two individuals in self-contained, single-person flats. The experienced team at Grange Road are committed to providing an excellent standard of care and a warm, supportive home environment
Hayburn Flats, Gloucester
Able to support: Learning disabilities, Autism, Dementia 07874 875
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Hayburn Flats offers supported living across four self-contained flats. Situated in a quiet suburb in Kingsholm, each flat consists of one ensuite bedroom, a second bedroom (which is appropriate for sleepin staff as required), and a separate bathroom Each flat is fully adaptable to the specific needs of the people we support
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Cherry Tree Lodge, Gloucester
Able to support: Learning disabilities, Autism, Mental Health Needs
Cherry Tree Lodge offers 6 self-contained single person flats, each adapted to meet the needs of the individual Each flat consists of its own lounge, bedroom and separate bathroom The property also benefits from a communal lounge, separate dining room and a fully equipped kitchen with access to a large secure rear garden.
The Grange, Gloucester
Able to support: Learning disabilities, Autism Make a
Located in a quiet residential street, The Grange offers spacious accommodation and benefits from large communal rooms as well as two specially constructed ground floor annex rooms The Grange team are dedicated, highly qualified and experienced in supporting individuals with learning disabilities and autism.
Abacus House, Swindon
Able to support: Learning disabilities, Autism, Dementia
Abacus House offers support for autistic adults, people with learning disabilities and people with dementia Abacus House is a characterful Victorian House, with a lovely homely atmosphere We promote choice, independence and skills development, with happiness and progression at the heart of our support.
Southfields, Gloucester
Able to support: Learning Disabilities, Autism, Physical Disabilities Make
Southfields is an accessible shared home with a range of communal areas, including a games/activities room and adapted kitchens and bathrooms. The beautiful large garden has also been adapted, with access ramps enabling full accessibility
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Residential homes in South Wales and Bristol
Newhouse, St Fagans
Able to support: Mental Health Needs, Learning Disabilities, Autism
Newhouse supports individuals with autism and learning disabilities, offering Autism-specific approaches, such as TEACCH and sensory integration, as well as augmentative communication through Makaton and PECS. Positive Behavioural Support is at the centre of our approach to working with the most complex of individuals and our skilled and dedicated staff team are compassionate in their approach
Westminster Court, Cardiff
Able to support: Learning disabilities, Autism
With two separate flats each accommodating two people, and one single person flat, Westminster Court is ideally set-up to promote independence. Set in quiet community area on the outskirts of Cardiff with excellent local facilities including libraries, shops, banks, cafes, colleges and leisure centres, Westminster Court promotes community inclusion, citizenship and independence
Windsor Road, Cardiff
Able to support: Learning disabilities, Mental Health Needs, Autism
90 Windsor Road provides 24-hour specialist support for up to 4 people who have a learning disability, Autism or mental health needs. The staff team are experienced and have specialist training to deliver support and therapy to enable the people we support to achieve meaningful individual outcomes
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Ty Mynydd, Treherbert
Able to support: Learning disabilities, Autism, Mental Health Needs
Situated in a quiet community and friendly community in the Rhonda Valley, Ty Mynydd provides intensive relational support for women in a residential care setting At Ty Mynydd we provide our own in-house MDT clinical services with regular visits from our Consultant Psychiatrist and Clinical Psychologist.
Conway House, Cardiff
Able to support: Learning disabilities, Autism, Mental Health Needs
Conway House offers 24 hour residential social care and support for men with forensic histories, Mental Health Needs and/or a Personality Disorder Referrals are accepted from medium secure, low secure, locked rehabilitation services, and prisons as well as from individuals currently in the community whose placements do not give them the support they require.
Ty Brynteg, Porth
Able to support: Learning disabilities, Mental Health Needs, Autism
Ty Brynteg is based on the Recovery Model with high levels of relational security and strong multidisciplinary team (MDT) working to underpin people’s journeys to recovery For some of the men in our care their journeys have begun from medium secure services whilst others step down to Ty Brynteg from either low security or locked rehabilitation.
Hudson House, Caerphilly
Able to support: Mental Health Needs, Personality Disorder
Hudson House provides support for individuals who have often stepped down from medium secure services and low secure or locked rehabilitation services, as well as from unsuccessful community placements
Residential Homes
Witla Court, Cardiff
Able to support: Learning disabilities, Autism, Mental Health Needs
Witla Court fully delivers against a key aim of Transforming Care; supporting those with the most complex of needs in a community settings Its location is ideal for promoting social inclusion and for developing independence and greater community skills, and the area has excellent transport links that provide access to local amenities and employment and community opportunities.
Palace Road, Cardiff
Able to support: Mental Health Needs, Personality Disorder, Forensic histories
Set in a peaceful residential area on the outskirts of Cardiff, Palace Road is ideally located to facilitate community inclusion and access to a wide range of leisure, sporting and occupational facilities, which are essential in the development of community skills and independent living.
Riverdale, Cardiff
Able to support: Learning disabilities, Mental Health Needs, Autism
Riverdale is ideal for men who prefer a smaller homely environment which is relaxed, calm and well structured Riverdale has been very successful in working with the people we support to enable them to develop their life skills and coping strategies, enabling them to move onto complete independence or to supported living.
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Specialist Educational Needs and Additional Learning Needs
Beechwood College, Sully
Beechwood College offers specialist education to young adults with Autistic Spectrum Conditions and Additional Learning Needs in safe, secure, and therapeutic learning environments.
A leading provider in the education sector, Beechwood College offers an integrated learning approach which involves the active participation and collaboration of the education, clinical and residential teams
Through an individualised, balanced, and meaningful curriculum, Beechwood College provides experiential lifelong learning opportunities which focus on promoting independence and wellbeing and empowering students to develop the confidence and skills they need to move on into the community and a greater level of independent living.
Known for achieving excellent outcomes and high educational standards, the college supports both day and residential students and is part of Iris Care Group.
Beechwood College aims to create an active learning environment which parents can be confident in and that students will find homely and reassuring, as well as stimulating and fun The main College buildings are clustered around an internal garden courtyard and house both the living accommodation and specialist classrooms
The living accommodation is split into 6 small homes to create a sense of community and safety. Every student has a spacious bedroom which is personalised to suit their own tastes and interests, and with a window either facing onto open countryside or the courtyard garden
Each home has a number of airy communal social spaces, and students are encouraged to use the kitchen and laundry areas to develop their independent living skills.