The Yume Project - Day activities for people with learning disabilities and/or autism

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The Yume Project offers a wide range of day activities and services tailored to meet the needs of adults with learning disabilities and/or autism. 

Staff have developed particular expertise in a number of areas, these include challenging behaviour, complex physical needs, epilepsy, life skills, transition, arts and crafts, autistic spectrum disorder and dementia.

Additional activities are:

Arts and Crafts, Cooking Skills, Reflexology, Photography and Yoga, Communication Games (including Makaton), Community Access, Indoor Bowls, 10-pin Bowling.

Costs

Various

Costs vary from individual to individual, depending on that persons needs, such as one to one support. However a basic day starts from £56.11

Activity Period

09.30am till 3.15pm Monday to Friday. Different activities on different days, at different venues We also offer the occasional activity on a Saturday or in the evenings.

Is referral required?

No

Referral and Availability Notes

We encourage any new client to do a taster day, or half-day before committing to a regular weekly slot.

Do you cater for special dietary requirements? If so can you provide details?

Yes

Local Offer

  • General 1 Is your service accessible, consider in general terms how you make your service accessible, in addition to any specific premises issues

    All premises and other venues used, are wheelchair accessible. The Yume Project are able to support with Personal Care.

  • General 2 What are the eligibility criteria for your service, please include any age restrictions, types of need catered for, etc

    All prospective clients are encouraged to have a taster session to ensure that what we offer is suited to them.

  • General 3 How are referrals / applications made to your service, include details of who can refer/apply and referral and application process

    Parents or Social Care workers can refer. A discussion with a Manager to arrange a taster session, then the client to decide if The Yume Project activities are suitable for their needs.

  • General 4 What is your service standard for responding to referrals / accessing services, include timescales for responding to referrals and accessing services

    Referrals and queries are normally answered within a few days. From there a taster session is offered, then if the client wishes to use the services a client details document is created, -on completion by client of that document and confirmation of client's funding information, the service can begin.

  • General 5 Who provides / funds your service

    Local Authority
  • General 6 Are children, young people, parents / carers charged for your service

    Yes
  • General 7 Details of charges, whether any help is available with costs

    Charges start from £56.11 per day, or for one-to-one service, from £18 per hour. All charges are based on the individual client's needs. The Yume Project signpost parents/carers to get help from the relevant people at West Berkshire Council.

  • General 8 Feedback and complaints procedure

    All complaints and compliments can be directed by e-mail to hello@theyumeproject.org.uk or by post to The Managers, The Yume Project, Unit F1,Fronds Park, Frouds Lane, Woolhampton RG7 4LH. These will be replied to within 5 working days, and follow the company's Complaints Policy and Procedure. An Easy Read copy of this policy/procedure can be made available if needed.

  • General 9 How will I know my child is safe using this service

    All staff are fully trained, and DBS Checked for both adults and Children

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Contact details

  • Name: The Yume Project - Day activities for people with learning disabilities and/or autism
  • Address: Unit F1, Frouds Lane, Woolhampton, Newbury, Berkshire, RG7 4LH

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