Referrals

Calcot Cottage (incorporating Yew Tree Cottage) and The Dingles specify an age range of 5 to 18 but the greatest consideration is given to appropriately aged children and young people sharing the community.

We would anticipate meeting the needs of those children and young people with emotional and/or behavioural difficulties within a structured therapeutic community approach underpinned by the psychodynamic model and backed up by professional care planning and practice.

Age on admission at Palmera is 12 and the house is equipped for 4 young people of either sex in single rooms. The unit is primarily set up to cater for the needs of young people who will ultimately be able to move into independent living. Where appropriate, outreach support will be provided.

Children and young people may be admitted on an emergency basis where the criteria have been met, sufficient information provided, and the impact on the other residents has been assessed. Whenever possible, young people living at the unit will be consulted regarding new admission.

Referral forms may be downloaded from this site. To discuss referrals call any of our 24 hour phone lines:

Calcot Cottage: 0118 942 1330
The Dingles: 0118 987 1026
Palmera: 0118 941 7091
Yew Tree Cottage: 01189 421330