Business Details
37 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Disability Care Solutions
The Orchard Trust has been dedicated to providing compassionate care and support for individuals with disabilities since 1989. Our mission is rooted in the belief that everyone deserves to lead a fulfilling and joyful life, tailored to their unique needs and aspirations. With a focus on gentleness, warmth, and care, we operate care homes and supported living facilities across Gloucestershire, Monmouthshire, and Herefordshire. Our team prioritizes personalized support, ensuring residents and clients can live life on their own terms while fostering self-respect and independence. We emphasize collaborative care, valuing input from clients, families, and partners to continuously improve our services. Our Day Service Centre offers therapeutic activities in a rural setting, complemented by specialized facilities like sensory rooms and hydrotherapy pools.Through family support groups and community engagement, we strengthen the networks that sustain our clients. Our training programs equip staff with practical skills to deliver high-quality care, reflecting our commitment to professional excellence. As a registered charity (No: 801122), we rely on donations and community support to fund 'above and beyond' initiatives that enrich lives, such as accessible outdoor spaces and animal therapy programs. This enduring dedication to innovation, teamwork, and individuality has established us as a trusted leader in disability care across the UK.
Services
Care Homes
Supported Living
Family Support
Activities & Therapy
Training Programs
Details
- Year established: 1989
Highlights and features
- We have over 35 years of experience supporting people with disabilities.
- Our care homes prioritize personalized, person-centred support plans.
- We offer unique therapeutic facilities including sensory rooms and hydrotherapy pools.
- Our team values collaborative decision-making with clients and families.
- We maintain strong community partnerships to enhance client opportunities.
What people say
Exceptional personalized care
Beautiful accessible grounds
Dedicated staff team
Innovative sensory facilities
Strong family involvement
Services
Care Homes
Our care homes provide round-the-clock support for adults with learning disabilities, combining professional care with homely environments. Each home offers personalized care plans, accessible amenities, and community integration opportunities. Residents benefit from tailored activities that promote independence while maintaining dignity and choice.
Supported Living
We support individuals to live independently in their own homes while providing necessary assistance. Our Lydney-based supported living services include skill development, household management support, and community access. This approach empowers residents to maintain autonomy while having professional support available when needed.
Activities & Therapy
Our Day Service Centre offers structured therapeutic activities in a rural setting. Features include sensory rooms, hydrotherapy pools with programmable lighting/sound systems, and accessible outdoor spaces. These facilities promote physical wellbeing, sensory development, and social engagement through tailored therapy programs delivered by experienced professionals.
Family Support
We provide comprehensive support for families of individuals with disabilities through regular support groups and consultation services. Our programs offer emotional support, practical advice, and respite opportunities while maintaining open communication channels between families and care teams to ensure consistent, coordinated care delivery.
Training Programs
Our training department delivers high-quality professional development courses for care staff. Programs focus on practical skills implementation, disability awareness, and specialized care techniques. The curriculum combines theoretical knowledge with hands-on practice to ensure staff can effectively apply learning in real-world care situations while maintaining our core values.
Questions
What areas does The Orchard Trust cover?
We provide services across Gloucestershire, Monmouthshire, and Herefordshire, with care homes and day centres located in the Forest of Dean area.
How can I get involved with The Orchard Trust?
You can volunteer, participate in fundraising events, or make direct donations. We also welcome corporate partnerships and offer various engagement opportunities through our website.
What makes your care homes different?
Our homes combine personalized care plans with innovative facilities like sensory rooms and hydrotherapy pools, all delivered by experienced staff committed to individual choice and independence.
How are families involved in care?
We maintain open communication channels and offer regular family support groups. Care plans are developed collaboratively with input from families and residents.
What therapeutic facilities do you offer?
Our Day Service Centre features sensory rooms, hydrotherapy pools with programmable lighting/sound systems, accessible outdoor spaces, and specialized activity areas for physical and sensory development.
How are donations used?
Donations fund 'above and beyond' care initiatives like facility improvements, sensory equipment, and community access programs that enhance residents' quality of life beyond core funded services.
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