Residential and Support Services from Deafway

Our specialist residential services are based in Preston, Lancashire and we can accept referrals from all over the UK.

We have a specialist residential service, which focus on the needs of Deaf people with a range of additional needs who cannot currently live fully independently.

We provide long term, short term and respite residential care for D/deaf adults who have mental health challenges, learning disabilities, sight loss, personality disorders and a range of other additional needs.

We can provide 1:1 staffing levels for D/deaf adults who require a high level of staff support and who may present with behaviours that challenge.

The above services are based in Preston, approximately two miles away from the City Centre and with easy access to all the facilities and services which the city provides.  Our site is bordered by large areas of native woodland, on the boarder of the Ribble valley and yet is within easy access of major motorway and rail networks

The accommodation comprises five separate, modern and individually designed self contained houses with an emphasis on homely comfort. Each house has its own facilities which include laundry rooms, kitchens and lounges which encourage and promote independent living.

We have a mix of D/deaf and hearing staff who are dedicated, highly trained, and either fluent in British Sign Language or working rapidly towards fluency.  No new member of staff begins working  at Deafway without having completed an introduction to BSL and a Deaf Awareness Course. This is followed by a BSL Level 1 course and BSL Level 2 course as part of their training package.   Our staff also use a range of additional manual and visual communication methods.

Respite Services

At Deafway we provide respite services which give both the carer and the person being cared for a break and some time off Every person who stays here at Deafway will receive a personalised care plan tailored to their needs.

We offer a variety of activities for our residents such as craft activities, basic cookery, shopping trips, cinema nights and bingo evenings.

Stephen Bannister House was opened in December 2012 and houses a small group of residents who require a greater level of staff support from staff who have been trained to manage their individual, specific needs.

With a high ratio of staff to service users we can provide individual development, behavioural support and a wide range of diversional, recreational and therapeutic activities.