Barnet Homes contractors R. Bensons recently helped Rosa Morison get their Hydrotherapy pool up and running again by saving the day with a quick turnaround on an essential repairs job. The Hydrotherapy pool stairs at Rosa Morison had become damaged, the boards were rotting and water was gathering on the steps. This meant that staff [...]
As part of marking Dementia Awareness Week during 20-26 May, our new extra-care scheme Ansell Court launched the Young Onset Dementia Project. What is Young Onset Dementia? According to The Alzheimers Society, Young Onset Dementia is described people with dementia whose symptoms started before they were 65. There are estimated to be at least 42,000 [...]
For several months, green-fingered staff and service users from CommunitySpace have been growing plants, fruits and vegetables at an allotment in Barnet. The team have been hard at work and have actually turned the 'fruits of their labour' into food produce they are planning to sell at a local market. For example, one of the [...]
What it is like to exist in a world with no sound? What most people don't realise is that deafness affects a lot more than just your hearing - it can actually have an impact on everything from mental health to job prospects. CommunitySpace used Deaf Awareness Week (6-12 May) as an opportunity to join [...]
Staff, parents and carers at Flower Lane recently made a wonderful contribution to raising awareness about autism by organising several events and activities as part of World Autism Awareness Week. One of the events included a 'wear your favourite top' afternoon. Many people with autistic traits find routine and regularity very comforting, so this was [...]
The Mayor of Barnet, Councillor Reuben Thompstone, arrived in Mill Hill this week to open Barnet Council’s £15 million extra care scheme, Ansell Court. The scheme, built by contractors Rydon, has 53-flats which will be managed on behalf of the council by Your Choice Barnet. Ansell Court supports adults with extra-care and support needs to [...]
Earlier this year, Your Choice Barnet's Enablement Service was inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). The CQC has now published their findings of the Enablement Service and awarded the service an overall rating of 'Good'. Julie Riley, Group Director of Care and Support said: “This is a fantastic result for the YCB Enablement Service [...]
In January, we were officially handed the keys to the flagship extra care scheme in Mill Hill. Built on the site of old sheltered housing accommodation, Moreton Close, the new development is now called Ansell Court. Ansell Court will provide extra care provision in 53 self-contained one and two-bedroom apartments, which will enable adults with [...]
The YCB Employment Project started in 2017 and is dedicated to supporting adults with learning disabilities. The Your Choice Barnet Employment project welcomes referrals to help people with sensory and physical disabilities as well as those with mental health conditions or on the autism spectrum. Most of those referrals end up working with our team [...]
Friends and staff at Rosa Morison have been busy over the festive period raising funds for new equipment. Exactly one year ago, Rosa Morison opened the doors to its Multi-Sensory Room, which included a range of sound-activated and touch-sensitive equipment. Like the initial establishment of the Multi-Sensory Room, further equipment for the room will be [...]
