Shepherd Heights Ltd
The Stables – Day Centre
The Stables is our Day Centre service, established in 2018, providing high quality day-care for adults with a learning disability and associated conditions. We have two activity hubs, The Barn, originally a stables block and The Croft, our new build, both purpose-built and fully accessible.
Our Clients at the Day Centre are young adults with a variety of complex needs who are either finished their education, or in transition. We offer a range of activities across both hubs, catering for up to 12 Clients in each, at any one time.
We support our Clients in accessing and participating in the activities and enabling them to have an active choice in how they spend their day. Our activities are aimed at supporting their wellbeing, building independence, enabling life skills, developing friendships and social skills, as well as, growing personal confidence.
Our aim is to support our Clients to reach their full potential in a supportive, therapeutic, and relaxing environment.
Our Day Service
Indoor Facilities
The Barn
Over the years we have supported a variety of Adults with Learning Disabilities Clients with different levels of skills and abilities. We have recognised that when supporting our individuals that they would benefit more from different approaches. This led us to the creation of the two hubs, The Barn and The Croft, enabling us to provide a more person-centred approach.
The Croft
..our new build
The Croft is our new hub that offers a spacious activity room, accessible kitchen, disabled toilet and a wet room. The Croft will be opening soon to Clients, for any enquiries please contact us at [email protected]
Main Activity Rooms
Activities are planned for each day of the week but can be individualised for each Client, enabling everyone the opportunity to participate in a way that is meaningful to them.
We also have two accessible disabled toilets and two wet rooms with a full hoist facility, ensuring that all our Clients, regardless of mobility, can navigate and use the facilities with ease and dignity.
Kitchens
…fully functional kitchens…
We have two fully functional kitchens for Clients to learn culinary skills and participate in baking activities. Empowering Clients with the ability to make snacks and treats which can be shared with friends and family.
Our Day Service
Out-door Facilities
Music Cabin
Clients can enjoy gardening…
The Day Centre garden invites Clients to engage with nature. The raised beds are perfect for those who enjoy gardening, offering a therapeutic and rewarding experience as they plant, nurture and harvest. Our music cabin provides a space for musical exploration, where Clients can play musical instruments and perhaps even compose their own melodies.
Gardening Area
The Animals
…meet our resident goats…
Clients can meet our resident goats: Chris, Clive and Colin. Clients will have the opportunity to flex their husbandry skills or simply relax in the garden overlooking the fields and take in the calmness and tranquillity of the setting.
Our Day Service
Location
Location
… outskirts of Kingsthorpe, Northampton.
The Stables, Day Centre is based in the grounds of Meadow View, on the outskirts of Kingsthorpe, Northampton. We have good links with our local community and neighbours and regularly support our individuals to access local facilities.
Our Clients are supported to access the local amenities such as; the local farm shop, Brampton Valley Way Walk and a nearby pub. The Stables is within waking distance of Kingsthorpe where we have access to local library, coffee shop and a selection of retail outlets.
Address
Shepherd Heights Limited
421 Welford Road
Northampton
NN2 8PT
Follow Us
Phone
Meadow View:
01604 843923 or 0752 6288913
The Stables:
01604 953090 or 0794 9717389