Orbis Education and Care has reopened its refurbished and modernised adult home, Ty George in Bridgend.
The four-bedroom home has gone through a major transformation to better support its residents. The refurbishments have been designed with the needs and comfort of its residents in mind, who will be adults who may have a mental health diagnosis, or additional needs such as a learning disability, autism or health requirements.
Ty George features a large kitchen, a dining and living room, allowing its residents to socialise and cook together, as well as two acres of outdoor space surrounding the house. Those living at Ty George will also have access to Orbis’ clinical services, and its innovative Academy Living initiative.
Academy Living is a unique and progressive initiative that gives adults in Orbis’ care hands-on, real-world work skills, as well as optional accreditations. Run out of two centres in Porth in the Rhondda and Morriston, these person-centred programmes are designed to help residents advance their life skills allowing them to live more independently.
Lou Aubrey, Director at Orbis Education and Care, said of the reopening of Ty George: “It’s great to see the home finished and open to new residents. We have invested a lot of time and money in getting the best facilities possible at Ty George and it looks amazing.
“Our adult facilities are designed for our residents – ensuring that they everything they need to live happily and independently, as well as making sure their care needs are totally cared for. Ty George is a perfect example of this with the two living rooms, the availability of en-suite rooms, as well as access to our Academy Living programme.”
Lou added: “Our adult services are all about promoting personal development, community connection and future independence and we think that Ty George epitomises that ethos. I can’t wait to welcome our new residents through the doors.”
