Service categories: Social care and residential services

Service URL: https://www.priorygroup.com/locations/residential/fernleigh-house

Secondary URL: https://www.priorygroup.com/

Autism friendly award URL: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:eu:39d215ee-bb0c-493b-8874-34b1a01de217

Fernleigh House is a residential care facility located in Leyland, Lancashire, operated by Progress Adult Services Limited. It provides accommodation and support for up to six adults with autism, learning disabilities, epilepsy, and complex behavioural needs.

Facilities and Environment:

• The home is a detached property with spacious interiors and a large, secure garden featuring a lawn, patio, communal seating, shelter, summer house, vegetable patch, and swing.
• Accommodation is spread over two floors, comprising six single bedrooms, four of which have en-suite facilities.
• Communal areas include a large lounge, kitchen and dining room, utility room, communal bathroom, and wet room. ​

Care and Support:

• Each resident has a person-centred care plan, developed collaboratively with the individual, their family, and professionals.
• Support areas include personal care, cooking, cleaning, community access, and engagement in hobbies and interests.
• The home employs a Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) practitioner and receives input from a local multidisciplinary team, including psychology, psychiatry, and speech and language therapy services. ​

Activities and Independence:

• Residents have personalised activity planners, encouraging participation in meaningful activities both within the home and in the community.
• The focus is on promoting independence, with support tailored to individual goals, such as developing daily living skills or accessing work and educational opportunities. ​

Staff and Training:

• The team comprises a service manager, deputy manager, support workers, PBS practitioner, and housekeeper.
• Staff receive specialist training, including Makaton, communication strategies, and epilepsy management, to meet the diverse needs of residents. ​

Regulatory Information:

• Fernleigh House is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and was rated 'Good' in all areas during its last inspection. ​

Contact Information:

• Address: 1 Fernleigh, Leyland, Lancashire, PR26 7AW
• Phone: 01772 451 099
• Email: fernleighhouse@priorygroup.com

Aimed at: Adult

Referral Sources: NHS and Private

Specialisms: Achieved Autism Access Award, Autism, Challenging behaviour, Has autism-specific elements, Staff and volunteers get autism awareness training