Newlands
Newlands is located in the Bristol area and is registered to care for three young people under 17, and can facilitate a mixed gender accommodation.
Registered Manager: Richard Hannon
Newlands Home is a large 5 bedroomed detached property situated in a rural location in North Somerset.
The accommodation, which is fully centrally heated, consists of:
- A large lounge equipped with a TV, DVD player and Sky viewing
- A dining area
- A fully fitted kitchen
- Chill out room/cinema room with TV & Games consoles
- Study
- Three shared bathrooms/WC for the use of the Young People & staff
- Three Young People bedrooms
- Two staff bedrooms
- Games Room
- Large Garden
- Home Gym
Each young person has their own bedroom with privacy, subject to safeguarding for the young person’s safety and protection. All bedrooms are furnished with a single bed, bedding, study desk and lighting. Each room is provided with a television, storage space for clothing and safe storage for personal belongings. Any valuables belonging to the young person can be stored securely. Each room will have a lock and the young person will be responsible for the key to this and the upkeep of their room, with support from the home where required.
The home is located on the outskirts of a rural community which includes farmland, woodland and a small village, which is a short drive away, and has a small general store, small church, amongst small houses. The village has a frequent bus service.
The closest town is within 10 miles and offers facilities such as supermarkets, a train and bus station with regular transport links to many destinations, local Youth Clubs and Army cadets, a leisure centre and a fishing lake. It also offers many high street shops such as Game, Wilkinson’s and Boots, a shopping centre and retail park and a full range of fast-food establishments, restaurants and cafes.
Newlands has access to a range of outdoor activities, including;
- Walking on public footpaths that are clearly marked tracks or feature walks
- Swimming and sports at the leisure centre
- Parks and recreational grounds are available for ball games such as football and rugby
- Nature reserves
Our Approach
Each of our Headway homes is a welcoming, safe and secure environment equipped to care for young people with varying needs. We are dedicated to helping individuals to feel comfortable, cared for and supported throughout their time with us. Our homes guide the young people in our care to make healthy choices, make positive contributions to the world around them and get the most out of life.
