About Consensus

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About Consensus Consensus was established in 2005 and has quickly developed into a leading provider of support and accommodation for individuals with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs. The organisation now provides personalised support for more than 500 people across the UK in residential, supported living and short break services. We’re passionate about enabling the individuals we support to live a meaningful life and use person centred planning to put them at the heart of everything we do.

Supported Living Service, St Stephen’s Road, individuals have control over their own money, to providing Cheltenham. support with health and well-being, on-going education, Our new service in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire offers a skills development and accessing social, leisure and work safe, supported living setting for individuals with learning opportunities. The people we support are also encouraged disabilities, autism and a range of additional needs, to connect with the local community by developing and including physical disability and behaviours which others maintaining a network of relationships and participating in might find challenging. activities that are important to them.

Support Accommodation At St Stephen’s Road individuals live within their own flat The property has recently undergone a complete with their own tenancy providing them with more choice refurbishment and now features nine self-contained flats, and control over their decisions and how they live their life. communal living space, lift and stair access to all floors, as However, they also have the benefit of having staff on site well as a small garden/patio area that is a perfect space for and available to provide the support they need. social gatherings. Each tenant has a support package, separate from their Each flat is bright, modern and spacious and features a tenancy which is based on an assessment of their individual bespoke kitchen with space for all mod cons, a bathroom, needs and which forms the basis of their bespoke person- with either a shower/wet room or bath, living area centred plan. The focus is on supporting people towards and bedroom. greater independence and to lead an active, meaningful, One flat has been specifically designed to support an fulfilling life as part of their local community. individual with mobility support needs, however all flats Our support focuses on the areas individuals most need can be adapted to meet the bespoke needs of incoming help with and will vary from person to person. It ranges tenants. People can decorate their flat to suit their own from assisting with financial matters, including applying taste and style and can also keep their personal belongings for housing benefit and income support, so supported within their own home.

Contact us for further advice or to make a referral [email protected] 0808 223 5320 www.consensussupport.com 0808 223 5320

About Cheltenham and the local area Cheltenham is a regency spa town and the cultural centre of The Cotswolds. With its exceptional range of fabulous cafés and restaurants, world class leisure facilities and abundance of cultural activities held throughout the year, there is always something to get involved in and enjoy. As St Stephen’s Road is centrally located in Cheltenham and close to local amenities, there are excellent opportunities for individuals to develop an inclusive lifestyle within the community.

Places of interest and things to do in the Parks and Gardens: There are many beautiful parks and local area gardens around Cheltenham, including Sandford Park There is plenty of places of interest and activities in and with its 1930’s open air lido and Pittville Park with its around Cheltenham, including the following; magnificent pump room and lakes. Cheltenham Town Hall: Hosts a variety of entertainment Getting around including, comedy shows, dance performances and On the bus concerts. The 94U service stops directly outside of the property and goes to the central bus station. From here, there is The Phoenix Centre: is a vibrant social hub with an ever- easy access to most of Cheltenham’s amenities, such evolving programme of activities for those with learning as libraries, swimming pool, leisure centres, parks and disabilities and complex needs; ranging from drama, music countryside walks. and crafts to sensory activities and massage. On foot The Butterfly Garden: is an educational, therapeutic and The Cheltenham town centre and all its amenities can recreational scheme for people of all ages dealing with a be reached within a leisurely 20-25-minute stroll. Within range of disabilities. The service began as a garden project the vibrant Montpellier area in which St Stephens road is but has since evolved to include art, music, woodwork and situated there are also several boutique shops, cafés and catering. restaurants to enjoy. Cheltenham Leisure Centre: offers a range of activities, By rail ranging from indoor sports to swimming, trampolining, The mainline railway station is Cheltenham Spa which various classes and a gym. is within a pleasant 15-20-minute walk. The station sits Art Shape: is a charity that supports people to realise their on the Bristol to Birmingham main line and runs regular creative and learning potential. Their aim is to engage services to destinations throughout the UK. A journey people through the arts while also bringing diverse groups into Gloucester takes just ten minutes, while a journey into together to work on community events. London, Paddington takes just over two hours.