DONATE Need help? We are here 01789 298709 Home About Us Services About Learning Disabilities Support Us News Jobs Contact COVID-19 Short breaks and respite - a little me time away from home, or the next step towards independent living Short Breaks & Respite For customers and carers Short breaks are a great way for people with learning disabilities, including autism, to have some time away from home perhaps just as a respite visit, a short holiday or as a first step in learning how to live a more independent life. As with all of our services, our short breaks are personalised to suit individual needs and wishes. Stay with us: We have Short Break (Respite) houses in Stratford-upon-Avon and Leamington Spa in Warwickshire and in Evesham, Worcestershire. Each property has been recently refurbished and you can choose to have a TV with Freeview in your room. We also offer secure storage for valuables. Whether you stay in Stratford-upon-Avon, Leamington Spa or Evesham you will have the opportunity to meet new people and make new friends. The properties are close to local amenities and you can be involved in everyday life. You can choose to learn domestic skills like cooking and making your bed, or simply take in the social side of life - visit a pub or the local market, whatever you enjoy. Whilst all properties offer Short Breaks/Transitional Care, each specialises in offering a slightly different service, so it is important that we speak to you to assess which is most appropriate for you. Trained staff are available 24/7 in all of our houses. 201 Drayton Avenue, Stratford upon Avon – Provides an ideal environment for building up an individual’s practical skills with a view to moving them towards independent living. The property also has downstairs accommodation with an en suite wet room – ideal for those with physical disabilities. Click here to download a leaflet for more information. Heart of England Mencap - 201 Drayton Avenue CQC overall rating Good 27 February 2019 See the report Valley Road, Leamington Spa specialises in providing support for those with Complex Needs. Our trained staff have the skills to support individuals with Profound and Multiple Learning and Physical Disabilities (PMLD) and this includes Peg Feeding. The property has all of the appropriate equipment installed including hospital beds, ceiling track hoists and sensory baths. Click here to download a leaflet for more information. Valley Road CQC overall rating Good 21 March 2019 See the report Ash Grove in Evesham is set up to accommodate longer-term transitional placements as well as short-term emergency stays. The six bedrooms all have en suite facilities and there is a state of the art sensory bath and a lift, ideal for individuals with physical disabilities. Our trained staff encourage guests to develop their independent living skills including self-care, managing finances and shopping. Click here to download a leaflet for more information. Ash Grove CQC overall rating Good 16 October 2018 See the report We’ll come to you: As well as short breaks in our homes, we can also sometimes offer support in your home whilst your family is away. Get in touch Evesham Gavin Tippins - Registered Manager GTippins@heartofenglandmencap.org.uk 01386 579572 View Map Stratford upon Avon Scott Ferguson - Service Manager SFerguson@heartofenglandmencap.org.uk 01789 290292 View Map Leamington Spa Dean Crawford - Registered Manager DCrawford@heartofenglandmencap.org.uk 01926 357019 View Map Emergency Respite We’re also here to provide temporary support at short notice subject to availability - talk to us if you are in immediate need for unplanned support. Call us now on 01789 298709. “Short breaks can be a great way to develop your independence in a supported environment so you can start to think about making choices for the future. We can help ensure friends are able to take short breaks together – and match our customers with others we think they may build relationships with. Time away can act as a break for you - and give a little ‘me’ time to your family and carers too.” Staff Resources Yammer Webmail Support Navigation Home About Us Services About Learning Disabilities Support Us News Jobs Contact COVID-19 Twitter Facebook Linkedin YouTube Subscribe to newsletters Please join our mailing list to receive all the latest updates and future events details. NewsMarketingFundraising Subscribe Terms and ConditionsPrivacy Policy Copyright © 2021 Heart of England Mencap. All Rights Reserved. Registered Charity 1038862 CREATIVE MOMENTUM Feedback