- 24 hour support, 7 days a week
- Self-contained accommodation
- Multi-disciplinary contact with care professionals and on-site staff
- No set timescale for rehabilitation and recovery
- Three days inclusive access to day services
Specialist Community Residential Rehabilitation
Our Specialist Community Residential Rehabilitation Service provides individuals with access to 24 hour support, 7 days a week.
What’s involved?
Housed within one of our two apartment buildings – Custom House and Bradbury’s Old Chandlery, service users who access Blyth Star's Specialist Community Residential Rehabilitation service become tenants of their own self-contained, one-bedroom apartment. There are 13 apartments in total across the two adjoining buildings, each with its own en-suite bathroom or wet room, kitchen and living area. Service users also benefit from around-the-clock staffing and access to a shared social area and outdoor courtyard.
How long can service users stay?
We don’t put timescales on our service users’ residencies with us, we recognise that rehabilitation and recovery is a personal journey and we encourage individuals to move at their own pace towards regaining control of their lives and living independently.
Inclusive Support
As part of the rehabilitation service, we offer three days’ inclusive access to one of our day services – Stakeford Nurseries, The Woodfuel Centre or The Steamboat, where individuals can further develop their confidence and social skills. Supported by our friendly and highly-skilled team, service users are also encouraged to maintain multi-disciplinary contact with their psychiatric team and key worker during their time living at Custom House or Bradbury’s Old Chandlery.
Summary Points
What our service users think
I have my own flat in Blyth and I’m not worried, as I can ring staff anytime.
Blyth Star helped me realise I did not have to live in hospital for the rest of my life. I now work and have friends and support in the community.
Blyth Star are the only family I have. I very rarely see anyone else, and it’s where all my friends are.
Referrals to our Specialist Community Residential Rehabilitation Service
Blyth Star Enterprises accept referrals to its Living Support services from Social Workers, Care Manager and all other health and social care professionals for adults with a diagnosis of mental health needs or learning disabilities, or a dual diagnosis, who have completed a CSP1 Needs Assessment.
If you or a loved one would like to access Blyth Star’s Living Support services but are unsure about eligibility, please get in touch to discuss your/their requirements with a member of the Living Support team.
Contact
FAQ
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How can I find out more about Blyth Star’s services?
You can find lots of useful information about our Living Support and Day Services on our website, you can also click on the links below to download our service brochures.
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What needs do you cater for?
Blyth Star supports individuals with a range of moderate to complex mental health needs and learning disabilities. The services we provide are highly tailored to our service users’ level of need and support packages are always developed in partnership with individuals, care givers and other health and social care professionals.
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Can anyone just turn up and join in with Blyth Star’s activities?
Unfortunately, no. Individuals who want to attend one of Blyth Star’s Day Services or access Living Support must have a completed CSP1 Needs Assessment and a referral from a Social Worker, Care Manager or other health and social care professional.
If you don’t have a social worker or care manager, you can request a CSP1 Needs Assessment from Northumberland County Council by calling 01670 536400 or emailing onecall@northumberland.gov.uk.
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How much does it cost?
Blyth Star Enterprises Day Services and Living Support services are usually funded by the local authority if you have been referred to us through adult social care services.
Individuals who hold a personal welfare budget can self-fund for our services, if this applies to you, please get in touch for further information.
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Where is Blyth Star based?
As our name suggests, Blyth Star Enterprises is based in Blyth, Northumberland.
In Blyth, you will find our registered head office as well as our Living Support accommodation and The Steamboat Day Service, however we also have satellite sites at Stakeford Nurseries in Stakeford (Choppington) and The Woodfuel Centre in West Sleekburn.
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Is transport provided for people who use Blyth Star’s services?
Yes. Blyth Star operates its own mini bus service for service users who attend The Woodfuel Centre and Stakeford Nurseries.
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Can I come and have a look around?
Absolutely! If you would like to visit any of our services, please contact the relevant department to make an appointment using the details on our contact page.