Huntercombe House - Stockton

Huntercombe House is a specialised facility providing dedicated short and long term assessment and therapeutic interventions for children and adolescents between the ages of 10 to 18 years, whose behaviour challenges other services and environments.

The young people we treat have a range of learning disabilities, including autistic spectrum disorders, ADHD and multiple learning disabilities. We believe that identifying the condition and providing the highest standard of educational and therapeutic care as early as possible is vital in helping children to achieve their potential and progress academically. For this reason, we ensure a low staff to patient ratio in a positive and safe setting appropriate to young people's needs.

Our centre consists of three discrete and comfortable units which accommodate small groups of children, including two single person units ideal for transitional care for older adolescents.

All rooms are en-suite and each of the separate units has its own lounge, dining and kitchen area, as well as bath and shower facilities.

A four bedded respite care/short break unit has been opened within Huntercombe House - Stockton. It is one of three discrete units established to care for young people with learning disabilities and challenging behaviour. The unit offers support to young people and their families and length of stay will be determined on need.

This service supports carers in the task of caring for young people with challenging behaviour, giving them the chance to recharge their batteries.

A sensory room, soft play room, games room and enclosed garden are on-site. Our centre has two classrooms available. A SLA is in place with a local special needs school to maintain close links.

Our Team

Our caring and professional team have a wealth of experience in developing and managing children with special needs and learning disabilities. The clinical team is drawn from several different disciplines and includes an RNLD trained nurse, Occupational Therapist, Psychologist, Special Needs Teacher and a team of residential care staff.

Referral Procedure

We welcome referrals from the young person's NHS Consultant Psychiatrist. Working in partnership with the local team right from the point of assessment ensures effective discharge planning and implementation of appropriate longer-term treatment.

Services

A holistic package of care is developed around the individually assessed needs of each child. This programme fits into the young person' overall multi-agency plan, to assist them to achieve their maximum potential and independence. Behavioural principles are developed in partnership with the multi-disciplinary team for each young person. These will vary according to the needs of the individual, but will include a variety of behavioural modification techniques. In all cases, a full risk assessment will be completed before plans are agreed.

Location

From the North, leave the A19 at Billingham and proceed on the A139 towards Norton. At the next roundabout, turn left through Norton Village on the B1274. Follow the road to the end where it meets with the A139. Turn right towards Stockton. Pass the Brown Jug pub on the left and turn right into the centre.

From Stockton, at the roundabout near St. Mary' Church, turn towards Norton/Billingham on the A139. The unit is approximately 1/2 mile on the left.

Support Services To Residents
Access to support services (such as an optician, nutritionist, chiropodist, physiotherapist)
Can deal with behavioural issues
Care provided in the resident's home
Communal dining area/lounge area
Daily baths/showers
Dignity Champion
End of life support
Family/carer can stay for the night
Flexible meal times
Flexible visiting times
Independent living training
Individual care plan for each resident
Local authority run care homes
On-site hairdresser available
Palliative Care
Support for residents to spend short breaks at family homes
Warden-assisted sheltered housing

Room Facilities
Emergency call system in room
Internet Access / WiFi
Telephone point in bedroom
TV point in bedroom
Residents can bring their own furniture

Location and Transport
Near public transport
Near shops and/or amenities
Own mini-bus or equivalent

Care Home Features
Close care unit
Lift/stairlift access to upper floor
Secure entrance/keypad access
Separate dementia unit

Convalescent Care
Day Care
Emergency Placements
Long Term
Respite
Short Stay
Trial Stay

Learning Disability