About this location
Dymchurch Road is a supported living service, offering support for 10 people over the age of 18, who are on the autism spectrum or have a learning disability. We are part of Priory Supported Living Kent.
Split across two properties, Dymchurch Road is located in the market town of New Rommey, in Kent. It falls within the Kent local authority area, and is managed by the housing provider, Inclusion Housing. The properties are located down a quiet cul-de-sac, off the main road.
At Dymchurch Road, we are committed to reflecting the guidance of The Reach Standards in everything we do. This means we work with our tenants to ensure they receive the right support to help them achieve their goals and reach their full potential.
We can also support people who have:
- Mental health needs
- Prader-Willi syndrome
Services at a glance
There are a total of 10 placements at the site. Of these:
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About our service
Our facilities and environment
Dymchurch Road is made up of two newly detached houses with gardens at the rear. There are five bedrooms in each house. Communal areas include:
- A lounge
- Dining room
- Bathroom
- A fully equipped utility room, complete with laundry facilities
Our bedrooms
All of our bedrooms are comfortable, welcoming and can be personalised to individual tastes.
Parking
Parking is available on the main street and at the side of the property for our visitors.
Our approach to support
Everybody who lives at Dymchurch Road has their own person-centred support plan, which is co-produced with input from the individual, their family members and professionals.
We aim to enable each tenant to make their own choices about the support they receive. This may include support in a number of areas, such as maintaining a tenancy, personal care, maintaining relationships with family and friends, using public transport, medication management, and support with household tasks such as budgeting, shopping and cleaning.
Our support approaches at Dymchurch Road include positive behaviour support (PBS) and we can also offer outreach packages. In addition, our team receive specialist staff training, bespoke to the needs of each individual. This includes specialist training in Prader-Willi syndrome, speech and language, and modified diets.
Activities
Tenants at Dymchurch Road are supported to pursue their own interests and hobbies, both in and outside the home, and are encouraged to take part in activities which are meaningful and fulfilling to them.
We focus on supporting tenants to grow their independence. For some people, this may mean developing their daily living skills within the home. For others, this could be accessing work or educational opportunities in the local community.
This also includes:
- Visits to a local day centre
- Community activities such as bingo
- Social events
Pathways
Through our network of healthcare, residential and supported living facilities, we provide unique care pathways which enable the people we support to progress towards greater independence. Every individual we support is provided with a bespoke pathway plan, tailored according to their individual needs. We aim to ensure that each person is supported to live a fulfilling and active life in the community.
A message from our site leader
We strive to meet the needs of the tenants of Dymchurch. Our staff are committed to supporting tenants to live their life to the full
Dymchurch’s site leader
Comments from our residents and their family and friends
I am happy living here. I like the people I live with and the staff are really kind. I like to go out and staff help me with this as I can get upset if there are too many people around when I’m out
Contact us for help, referrals or more information
If you have any questions or need further information about funding, referrals or our supported living services, please visit our funding and referrals page