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– support adults with learning disabilities, mental health problems and autism to lead a life of opportunity. They have ten communities and services across England, and the closest one to ´óÐãÊÓƵ is in

– based in Bridgenorth this rural craft centre has various workshops and gardens and they work with adults with learning difficulties, adults with mental health issues and those on the autistic spectrum. They have a minibus that collects from various locations in and around Kidderminster for a small charge.

– based in Ross-on-Wye, the Horizon Centre is a day centre for adults with learning and other disabilities. They support people to build confidence, learn new skills, and develop independence. They offer a range of activities, including after-hours activities to encourage development of social networks.

– provide a day service to people with a disability and/or autism, aged 18 and over within their local community.

Acton Mill Care Farm - offers individuals and students the opportunity to work alongside a range of farm animals where they can interact with animals in a working environment.

Acton Mill Care Farm offers a range of activities including animal care, cooking, arts and crafts, horticulture and general farm maintenance. For more information search for Acton Mill Care Farm on Facebook.

Branches Day Opportunities - a small independent day service providing individuals with learning difficulties an exciting, safe, creative environment to develop skills, confidence and build friendships. Based in Malvern, please search for Branches Day Opportunities on Facebook for more information.

- Malvern Pathway is the day service for people with learning disabilities provided by Mencap.

run - Café H2O is on the Malvern Hills and open to the public 6 days a week. Service users perform all aspects of Café work including baking, food preparation, serving customers, waiting on tables, using the coffee machine and the till whilst being fully supported by Jamboree Support Service.

Download: Case study - Café H2O initiative (PDF)

– based in Redditch, Lock Close Day service is a flexible service, their hours are generally 7 hours per day, and they can offer a morning or afternoon service so that individuals can map into their activities, such as bowling, swimming, sports sessions and in-house art and crafts and relaxation.

– a day service for adults with learning disabilities and autism. They offer fun activities in a supportive learning environment, promoting independence and inclusion. They are based in Enfield, Redditch.

Download: Case Study - Lisa and her time at ReddiSupport (PDF)

- an established day service which supports adults with a learning disability in the Redditch and surrounding area.

Download: Case study - Emma and Where Next (PDF)

- a day respite centre for clients with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD).

– offer daily programme of activities for children and young people with disabilities and complex health care needs aged 6 to19 years old.

- placement opportunity at Mix Café to learn and work within a community-based café, serving breakfast, lunches and drinks and providing buffets and other external catering services. Service users will learn in a supported environment, all aspects of food hygiene, health and safety, food preparation, customer service skills and hygiene.

– a care farm just outside Worcester, they aim to offer meaningful day opportunities for people with learning disabilities, autism and mental health issues.

Download: Case Study - Wild Goose training (PDF)

- Midland Mencap has a vision to deliver a wide and varied range of meaningful and exciting day opportunities based across several locations within ´óÐãÊÓƵ.

- Choices is a day centre for adults with learning disabilities, based in the centre of Evesham which gives them access to the local shops and transport. Choices is a user lead service, providing a wide range of activities and opportunities.

– a day centre for adults with learning disabilities, based in South Littleton, ´óÐãÊÓƵ.

Download: Case Study - Freedom (PDF)

– based in Droitwich they provide flexible, fun and inclusive activities for people with profound and multiple learning disabilities.

– just outside Pershore, Wick Care Farm aims to provide a welcoming, friendly place where adults and young people feel safe and valued.

– based at Wallace House in Evesham, Working World is a training centre for adults with a learning disability.

- empower people to make choices in their day-to-day life and in the community.

(or Spokes) – based in Kidderminster they have 5 projects that offer purposeful work related activities in: Cycle renovations & repairs, recycling and environmental projects, ceramics/arts and crafts, horticulture and wood works for adults with learning disabilities, physical disabilities and moderate mental health needs.

Muddy Boots Ground Care CiC - day service based in Stourport-upon-Severn, for people with learning disabilities and mental health issues. They provide 4 different projects over the week: Mon-Thurs Ground Care, Wednesday Woodwork, Thursdays Arts & Crafts and Friday Farm Day. If there was enough interest to run these sessions on other days, they would. To find out more search for Muddy Boots ground care on Facebook.

– they offer alternative and innovative day care for adults and children with Disabilities.

– based in Bewdley, Reach provide support and opportunities for people with learning difficulties, disabilities and mental health needs.

– found in Bewdley, they provide services to support people with disabilities, special needs and/or complex health problems including mental health.

– based in Kidderminster, they provide social, recreational and leisure activities for adults with mild-moderate learning disabilities and mental health issues.