Westwood is run by Voyage 1 Limited. At Westwood they support nine people with learning disabilities, autism and/or behaviours that challenge. Eight people live in the main house, two in their own flats, and one individual lives in a separate bungalow.
The Wilfred Spencer Centre is run by Coventry City Council and provides day care opportunities for people with learning disabilities. The service is only accessible if you have had a social care assessment.
Willowbrook is an Extra Care scheme for people aged 55 and over. It has 61 one bedroom flats, 17 of which are suitable for couples. Willowbrook provides personal care and support to people who live in their own rented apartments located within the Willowbrook premises. This service…
Wyken Court provides housing with care. People live in their own home and receive personal care and support from staff at pre-arranged times and in emergencies. The service is only accessible if you have had a social care assessment.
Youell Court is run by The Salvation Army and provides residential care for up to 40 people. The home has three floors that are divided into five self-contained 'suites' of eight people. Four of the suites provide care and support for people with dementia.
Dressing and undressing
There is a lot of equipment designed to help those with limited mobility to get dressed. You can use this equipment to put on socks, stockings or shoes; fasten buttons and zips or reach to pull up trousers or skirts. Sources of advice on equipment…More…
Drinking less alcohol
The Drinking less area of the Council website provides advice and support for alcohol and drug misuse. It also has a link to a list of service providers for alcohol drug and support. There is also a link to the NHS Choices page on Drinking…More…
Equipment and technology
Equipment and Technology can help to support you or those you care for to manage day to day tasks. It can help to promote and maintain independence, build confidence, provide and give peace of mind. There is a range of equipment and technology that can…More…
Health and wellbeing
Health and wellbeing Find advice and information about services and activities that can help you to lead a healthy lifestyle and improve your physical health and mental wellbeing. This Council webpage has links to information on stopping smoking, drinking less alcohol and eating well, controlling stress…More…
Home adaptations and Disabled Facilities Grant
Home adaptations We carry out minor adaptations which have been recommended by Community/Hospital Occupational Therapy staff, Physiotherapists and District Nurses. All our equipment has to be requested by a professional (e.g. Community/Hospital Occupational Therapy staff, Physiotherapists and District Nurses). Citizens cannot request directly as an…More…
Home support: care services in your home
Home-care agencies offer people a care worker in their own homes to help meet a range of needs. They are registered with the Care Quality Commission and subject to inspections of their services, resulting in CQC published inspection reports. Home-care agencies offer a wide variety…More…