In the Community

Our vision is to support people to live a fulfilling life, in the way they want and with the support they choose.

The West House Activity Centres are fully flexible to suit your needs and interests, with a focus on developing skills and independence.

You can:

• Develop your skills and confidence by training at Cafe West, Grow West or The Pottery
• Participate in the Choices programme which provides one-to-one support to enable you to move into education, training, job searching or employment
• Achieve qualifications through a variety of adult learning courses

Our daytime support services will work with you to develop a package to suit your interests and needs – from cookery courses at our resource centre to volunteering at a local charity to Zumba at the local gym; we can support all ages and abilities. One-to-one and group support packages are available.

Call our Senior Operational Manager Lesley Reid on 01900 67777 and she will be happy to discuss your options with you.

Transport

Travel and transport present many challenges particularly in rural areas such as ours.

Our aim is to provide people with disabilities, wherever possible, access and use of the same means of travel as anyone else within the community. This includes walking, public transport, mobility vehicles and taxis.

Each person’s need for transport will be agreed as part of the support planning process in line with their individual needs and chosen activities. This will include opportunities for training and progression leading to, where appropriate, increased independence.

We work in partnership with Cumbria County Council in helping people to be less dependent upon transport.