Transforming Care: Waverley House Offers Innovative Accommodation for Young People with High Care and Support Needs

Strategic Insights -

A former county council care home in Derbyshire has been repurposed into six self-contained living spaces, providing a safe and supportive environment for young people aged 18-25 who require high care and support. The bespoke accommodation, known as Waverley House, is designed to enable young people to live as independently as possible while remaining part of their local community. The collaborative project between Derbyshire County Council and the care company Godfrey Care has prioritized the needs and preferences of the young people and their families, ensuring a smooth transition and promoting personalization.

Key Takeaways:

  • Waverley House is a purpose-built accommodation for young people aged 18-25 with high care and support needs, providing six self-contained living spaces with kitchen areas, living rooms, bedrooms with en-suite wet rooms, and private gardens.
  • The development is a collaboration between Derbyshire County Council and Godfrey Care, with the care company redesigning the building to meet the individual needs of the residents and their families.
  • The accommodation is staffed 24/7 by a multi-disciplinary team with specialist training in key principles and practices, and each resident has a personalized care and support plan.
  • The project prioritizes personalization, with each young person's preferences and aspirations being considered in the design and development of the service.
  • Waverley House is part of Derbyshire County Council's commitment to the Council Plan (2025-29), which focuses on empowering communities and ensuring people live safe, happy, healthy, and independent lives.
  • The development is one of six facilities being created to support 24 young people with a learning disability and autism across Derbyshire.

Statistics:

  • 6 self-contained living spaces are available at Waverley House.
  • 24 young people will be supported by the six facilities being developed across Derbyshire.
  • 6 facilities are being created in collaboration with the private sector to provide purpose-built accommodation for young people with a learning disability and autism.
  • Waverley House is staffed 24/7 by a multi-disciplinary team.

Sources:

  • Derbyshire County Council
  • Godfrey Care
  • Council Plan (2025-29)