“I have my own flat in Blyth and I’m not worried, as I can ring staff anytime...”
For an individual with enduring mental health difficulties and (or) learning and other disabilities, a key part of taking control of their own life is having the power to choose where and how they’d like to live, and degree of care they feel they need.
Our ultimate aim is to provide support people need to move towards increased independence and community living, whilst empowering individuals to confidently make their own decisions and give informed consent regarding their support.
“There is an ongoing and growing demand for rehabilitation services, and evidence suggests that people receiving community rehabilitation are eight times more likely to achieve and sustain community living, compared to those supported by generic mental health services.”
Blyth Star Enterprises provides the following Living Support options:
Specialist Residential Community Rehabilitation Service
Our Specialist Residential Community Rehabilitation Service consists of two apartment blocks: Custom House (7 apartments) and The Bradbury Old Chandlery (6 apartments). These 13 units operate as an Independent Supported Living model and provide individuals with 24 hour support, 7 days a week, the aim being to help people regain control of their lives and move at their own pace towards independent living.
Blyth Star Enterprises provides a friendly and highly skilled team to support individuals on their journey of rehabilitation. As part of this service we offer 3 days' sheltered employment at a setting of the individuals' choosing.
Outreach Services
Our Outreach Service provides support for people who either have their own home or who require less support in managing their day-to-day lives. The service is arranged in hourly packages according to a person's assessed needs.
The service is available 24 hours a day and in emergencies.
“Blyth Star helped me realise I did not have to live in hospital for the rest of my life. My life is better since I came here. I am working and have friends.” - Service User, Living Support Services
Supported Housing
Supported Housing is an option for people who feel able to live more independently within their local community.
Blyth Star has a number of properties in which individuals are supported according to an agreed package of care. Each property comes with a minimum of 5 hours' support per week. This, of course, can be increased according to the person's needs. Support packages are collaboratively developed by Blyth Star, Care Managers and Service Users. These are regularly reviewed according to changing need.
In-Reach Services
Our specialist In-Reach support service assists with the often difficult transition from hospital to the community.
We work with people with complex problems within a person-centred framework. Our collaborative approach encourages individuals to progress along their unique recovery journey. In-Reach is an important part of this process.
Our staff will work with individuals, families, carers and health professionals to develop a person-centred support plan enabling integration into the community and a reduction in hospital re-admission rates.
"Our evidence supports that over the past three decades, re-admission and multiple admissions into psychiatric hospitals have significantly reduced in the people we have worked with. This process of rehabilitation and recovery has undoubtedly impacted upon the 'Revolving Door Syndrome', as well as reducing human distress and economic cost."
- Gordon Moore MBE, Consultant, Blyth Star Enterprises
Get in Touch With Us
Blyth Star Enterprises Limited
The Old Chandlery, 30 Ridley Street, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 3AG
Telephone: 01670 360122
Email: Susan Mosey, Living Support Services Manager - s.mosey@blythstar.org.uk
