Walkern Lodge is a four-bed home, comprising of two one-bed apartments and one two-bed apartment with spacious communal lounges. All bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms and externally there is a spacious communal garden which features a lovely summerhouse and plenty of space for summer BBQs.

The home is situated in Stevenage in the county of Hertfordshire. Walkern Lodge is close to all local amenities, the city centre and surrounding countryside as well as having major transport links to London and Milton Keynes.

“Thank you so much for putting on my sister’s party. It was just fantastic. I know how much she enjoyed it. Especially seeing old familiar faces. I can’t remember seeing her so happy. It was perfect.”Family member

Ongoing assessment and high staffing levels, based on a minimum ratio of one staff member to two residents, means that we are able to meet the changing needs of residents as they progress through their care pathway, while ensuring their safety is maintained and their independence supported. Regular review meetings involving the resident, their family and professionals are held to review outcomes, set new goals and re-assess support levels as individuals’ progress.

“Placing my brother at Walkern Lodge was a blessing to my family. He was in a bad place before moving to Walkern Lodge. Since he was placed there he has made tremendous progress. We can’t thank the staff at the service enough. They maintained regular communication with me and make sure that my brother talks to me whenever he wants to. They also bring him to visit my family regularly.”Family member

The management and staff team have comprehensive training, including all mandatory training and bespoke training specific to the needs of the residents. Whatever the reason, the team at Walkern Lodge can offer specialist input based on individual need to deliver flexible and effective support.

Our resident profile:

• Adults from the age of 18
• Individuals with a primary diagnosis of learning disability accompanied with challenging behaviour including mental illness or a forensic background
• Individuals with a secondary diagnosis of personality disorder or autism
• May have communication challenges
• May have associated complex needs

Our facilities:

• 2 single occupancy apartments each equipped with own lounge, kitchen and en-suite bedrooms
• 1 dual occupancy apartment with en-suite bedrooms and shared communal areas
• Spacious garden with plants, space for BBQs and a summerhouse
• Communal lounge for residents to spend time together should they wish to

Our community links

Our home offers easy access to local amenities, city centre and surrounding countryside. Some of our community links include:

• Local cafés, pubs & restaurants
• Gordon Craig Theatre
• Stevenage Arts & Leisure Centre
• Fairlands Valley Park
• Knebworth House
• Stevenage Museum
• Stevenage Football Club
• Local colleges & libraries

“He has made wonderful progress whilst at Walkern Lodge. We are happy with his placement and evidence from the family shows he is very happy where he is. Thank you to the team at Walkern Lodge.”Professional, Community Team for People with Learning Disabilities East Surrey

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