Lily’s Place
Lily’s Place is our short break children’s home providing overnight respite care for up to four children and young people with complex physical and/or learning disabilities.
In addition to those coming for overnight visits, we also provide some day care sessions at weekends and during school holidays, as well as visits after school in term time.
“A break from the 24/7 care for us. A chance to relax and have a break. Our son enjoys a change of scene and different people from us but in a familiar environment.”
Facilities on site include fully equipped bathrooms, rooms with hoists and specialist equipment, a soft play area, sensory room and specially designed gardens with a trampoline.
How to access
To access Lily’s Place, an assessment is required by the local authority.
What to expect
Visits can be during the day, or for a sleepover, allowing the children to meet and make friends, and to relax and enjoy themselves. Short breaks offer a lifeline for families managing the challenges of providing full-time care for their child; a break for them, as well as a safe haven in any emergency.
Children can choose and experience new activities during their stay, including outings to local attractions, for example the cinema or the park. Staying at Lily’s Place helps the children to develop greater independence, as well as social skills, through interaction with a small number of other children.
Costs
Costs are dependent on needs, for more information contact the management team.
High standards of care
At Lily’s Place we are regularly visited by Ofsted. Click here to read our latest report.
Our staff are trained to accommodate the often complicated care needs of the children at Lily’s Place. Staff have particular skills in developing effective communication strategies for everyone we support.
Get in touch
Phone: 01202 718 238
Email: lilysplace@diverseabilities.org.uk
Address: Lily’s Place, 17 - 19 Manor Avenue, Parkstone, Poole, BH12 4LB
Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm