Highbury House/Fernlea

Highbury House/Fernlea opened in order to meet the growing need for fifty-two week provision for young adults, male or female, who were either autistic or experienced severe learning difficulties. In addition, a ground floor suite was created to accommodate a resident with mobility difficulties.

Adelphi Care Services has begun the process of changing all of its services from generic to autism specific... The provider has reached the stage of being 'autism friendly' on its path to autism accreditation with the National Autistic Society. The company believes that all service users will receive enhanced care and support from this change in culture.

Adelphi Care has retained its five star rating with The British Safety Council and this year 2012 has achieved The Sword of Honour Award, described by The BSC as being "The best of the best".

Owner: Adelphi Care Services

Person in charge: Debs Fritzl

Local Authority / Social Services: Shropshire Council (click for contact details)

Type of Service: Care Home only (Residential Care) - Privately Owned , 9 residents

Registered Care Categories*: Learning Disability • Physical Disability • Younger Adults

Specialist Care Categories: Asperger Syndrome • Autism/ASD • Challenging Behaviour • Down Syndrome • Epilepsy • Speech Impairment

Admission Information: Following Assessment. Ages from 18 to 64.

Languages Spoken (other than English): Polish, Bulgarian, Romanian

Single Rooms: 9

Rooms with ensuite WC: 9

Facilities & Services: Day Care • Independent Living Training • Sheltered Housing • Own GP if required • Own Furniture if required • Smoking not permitted • Close to Local shops • Near Public Transport • Minibus or other transport • Wheelchair access • Gardens for residents • Television point in own room

Latest CQC* Report on Highbury House/Fernlea: click here

*Care Quality Commission (CQC) is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.