The greatest challenge in caring for young adults is to never forget their aspirations for independence as much as their physical, neurological or other impairment may allow.

Askham has a triple actions policy in the care of the Young Physically Disabled:

• For us to provide a safe living environment with access to clinical care that is defined through an assessment of the individual (what the clinicians in the health sector call person centred care)

• For the resident to engage with us in defining their needs to be able to live as fulfilling a life as is viable; this may include self determined educational, developmental and enjoyment activities through to menu systems and support regimens
• For us and the resident to engage in the business of caring where this is possible and/or viable or if the resident wishes to actively contribute to improvements that would benefit all residents and help with communications such as newsletters

Click here for Young Physically Disabled Leisure Therapy.