Talbot Group Intellectual Disability and Acquired Brain Injury Services Talbot Group Mission and Values Our services are provided in line with our Vision, Mission and Values. Introduction For more than a decade the Talbot Group has been providing residential and day services for adults who have an Intellectual Disability, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Acquired Brain Injury and who may also have mental health difficulties, together with other complex needs. The Talbot Group also provides residential respite services for adults. We provide services for people at a variety of locations located in , Meath, Louth and Cavan. Our Services Residential Services Autism Service Respite Service The Talbot Group promotes independence The Talbot Group provides an Autism To address the needs of families who of adults in our residential service to Specific service at our purpose built support family members with disabilities maximise their quality of life through Meadowview bungalows in Stamullen. to live at home, we have extended our appropriate interventions and supports. The Talbot Group Autism Service has been service to include the provision of Respite This approach is underpinned by Positive accredited by the UK’s National Autism for this service user group. Behaviour Support in line with our model Society. We understand the importance for families of Person Centred Care and Support. who have young adults with an intellectual Our services are provided in a home disability and complex needs to have like environment that promotes dignity, regular and planned breaks in order to respect, kindness and engagement for allow them to continue their important each resident. We encourage and support role in caring for and providing support to residents to participate in the community their family member on an ongoing basis. and avail of amenities and recreational These frequent rest and respite periods activities in their locality. sustain families and may avoid a situation The Talbot Group has considerable where full time residential care is the only expertise in the provision of I.D. Services option available to the family. and a Multi-Disciplinary team of fully trained staff to provide support and care to residents. Talbot Model of Person Centred Care and Support The Talbot Group delivers services in line with the Pathway of Care Talbot Model of Person Centred Care and Support©. At Talbot Group Services we are committed to a Person-Centred This model, developed by the Talbot Group, is Planning approach helping residents to be as independent as underpinned by the principles of Positive Behaviour possible and live meaningful and fulfilling lives. As part of the Support. process, a pathway of care is developed with each resident led by our Head of Psychology. The supports, services and specific pathway are tailored to the residents needs and goals. Through this process individuals take on more autonomy and the team supports them to develop the life skills required to live a more independent life.

Multi Disciplinary Team Support To meet the needs of each resident and to provide the most appropriate supports the Talbot Group has a full time Multi- disciplinary Team which provides specialised individual assessment and interventions for all residents. Our Multi-disciplinary Team includes the following disciplines: „ Psychiatry „ Psychology „ General Practice „ Nursing „ Occupational Therapy „ Physiotherapy „ Speech and Language Therapy „ Positive Behaviour Support Specialist „ Social Work „ Dietetics „ Social Care „ Community Activation Staff * Other clinical services are also provided for all residents as required including dental services, and chiropody.

Community House and Locations Our houses are based throughout counties Dublin, Meath, Louth and Cavan. Below is a selection of some of our Community Houses.

Activities and Community Integration The Talbot Group believes in empowering residents to live as Blackwater Lodge, The Mill, Stamullen Brookside House, Stamullen Pinewood Lodge, independently as possible. We support residents in a variety of community houses. We have developed an array of facilities, training programmes and outreach support programmes to facilitate all residents in moving towards greater independence. Our service Springfield House, Navan Station Road, Castlebellingham Glen Heron, Baltray Glenview, Stamullen is based on taking a person-centred approach within the context of social inclusion and improved quality of life. The Talbot Group also support residents to avail of job opportunities through our supported employment programme. Hillview Manor, Kingscourt Knock House, Balrothery Bower House, Balbriggan Oatfield House,

Living Room, Kitchen, Bedroom, Bedroom, Community House Community House Community House Community House To Make a referral We work in partnership with the HSE and are keen to assist in any way we can. Referrals are generally made to us by the HSE or other health related agencies. Referrals can be made by emailing [email protected] If you would like further information please contact: Amanda Rooney on 01 8412660 Seamus O’Shea on 086 822 3922 Talbot Group Redwood Extended Care Facility Stamullen Co. Meath K32 VN82 Web: www.talbotgroup.ie Tel: 01 8412660