LLWYNGWIAN FAWR - Gwynedd, North Wales

Llwyngwian is a detached small holding situated amongst six acres of hillside, which is a short drive but within walking distance from the quaint village of Dyffryn Ardudwy, North Wales. It boasts panoramic views of Cardigan Bay and the surrounding hillside. Llwyngwian Fawr is a registered residential service for adults with learning disabilities and/or mental health problems and associated challenging behaviours. We are able to provide day care facilities and 24 hour support. The support staff provide round the clock care, using Person Centred Plans to maximise independence. Although we are registered with CSSIW to provide support for people 18-65 years of age, the ages of the current service users range from 25-45 years old.

Specialist Expertise

Service users at Llwyngwian Fawr have an active day care programme provided at the farm. The activity programme ensures that service users are encouraged to take part in animal husbandry, growing vegetables and general farm labour. Other services accessed locally include Riding for the Disabled and Swimming for the Disabled. Emphasis is placed on supporting individuals to develop their social and interpersonal skills, empowering them to gain control over their own lives. This is achieved through our service user plans, which are developed by the service user with support from people such as their key worker, advocate, specialist teams, or their care manager. The service user plan provides structure within which to address individual needs, choices and aspirations, emphasising service user involvement and inclusion. The service users are supported to use all local resources including colleges, community courses, leisure facilities and social activities.

Our Services Offered

Full needs and risk assessments and support planning by well trained staff, experienced in working with adults with Learning Disabilities and Mental Health issues, Individually-tailored person-centred support packages, encompassing personal care assistance, social integration, independent living skills, support with finances and provision of work opportunities and/or further education. Continuity and consistency of support managed by an experienced Home Manager and monitored by internal Quality Audit Team, Support to access specialist expertise, as appropriate, such as psychiatrists, occupational therapists, and community psychiatric nurses.

About the Property

The property has a private driveway off the main road and within the grounds there are barns, stables and work sheds. Within the grounds we can assist service users to look after our goats, chickens, ducks, cats and a friendly dog. On the ground floor of the house there is a lounge, dining room, kitchen, utility and 1 bedroom with en suite facilities. This room may be ideal for someone with mobility difficulties or for a person that may need additional staff supervision during the night time. The other 3 bedrooms, 1 of which has an en suite bathroom are on the first floor close to the main bathroom.

As well as farm based activities we have a variety of leisure/ sporting activities on site which are enjoyed on a regular basis, especially in the summer months. These include: