South Highnam is a residential care home in County Durham. We offer residential support for up to eight adults with autism, learning disabilities, low levels of challenging behaviour, Down’s syndrome, epilepsy, and mental health needs.
Supporting you
We approach our support with a focus on maintaining dignity, by treating every person we support with compassion and respect.
Our person-centred support ensures we get to know each individual, understanding their needs, preferences, and identifying what is important to them.
Facilities
Our stunning eight-bedroom home is a great place to relax and feel comfortable in. Our bedrooms are spread across two floors, and two benefit from their own en-suite facilities, perfect for private personal care needs.
We also have shared communal areas, including a lounge and kitchen-diner – great for individuals to socialise with friends and family. Plus, there’s a large garden with a pond, ideal for those looking for a peaceful environment!
The team
Our team at South Highnam encourage the people we support to have choice and independence. They also receive specialist training tailored to meet the extensive and evolving needs of the people we support, including buccal midazolam, manual handling, safety interventions, awareness of mental health, dementia and learning disabilities, and active support awareness.