Welcome to
Oaks Health
Providing over 20 years of expert care in a residential setting
Services
24-hours Specialist Support
We offer 24-hour specialist support, including personal care, emotional regulation, and consistent routine-based care. Our team is experienced in supporting individuals with autism who may experience heightened anxiety, sensory sensitivities, or difficulties with change and transitions.
Medication Support
Our service includes robust medicines management, close monitoring of physical and mental health needs, and proactive liaison with GPs, psychiatrists, psychologists, and other professionals. We work closely with families, advocates, and commissioning teams to ensure care remains responsive and outcomes-focused.
Wellbeing & Focused Routines
We provide dedicated 1:1 support to ensure individuals are safe, well-supported, and able to access meaningful activities both within the home and in the community.
Specialisms
Learning Disabilities
Tailored support for individuals with mild to profound learning disabilities to manage daily tasks.
Autism & Neurodiversity
Specialist support focusing on sensory needs, communication, and tailored environments.
Challenging Behaviour
Specialised, often 24/7 care, utilizing positive behaviour support (PBS) for individuals with high-acuity needs, including physical intervention if needed.
Mental Health
Support for enduring mental health issues, personality disorders, or dual diagnosis (mental health and learning disability).
Acute/Stabilisation Care
Short or long-term support for those transitioning from psychiatric care, focused on relapse prevention and independent living skills.
Eating Disorders
Specialised residential care focusing on recovery and nutrition.
Physical Disabilities
Accessible, adapted environments (e.g., hoists, smart technology) for individuals with mobility challenges or visual/hearing impairments.
Neurological Conditions
Specialist care for conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Motor Neurone Disease (MND), Cerebral Palsy, and Parkinson's.
Epilepsy Management
24-hour monitoring and specialist care for epilepsy.
Life Skills & Independence
Focus on developing skills for independent living, including cooking, cleaning, budgeting, and social skills.
Specialist Care Features
Sensory Room: Tailored spaces for calming or stimulation. Physical Therapies: In-house physiotherapy or close links with rehabilitation teams. Communication Support: Support for deaf or non-verbal residents, including British Sign Language (BSL).
Respite Care
Short-term residential stays to provide temporary relief to caregivers.
Testimonials
Finding the right placement for our son was incredibly stressful, but from day one this home made us feel at ease. The staff truly understand autism and complex needs, and the consistency of care has made a huge difference to his anxiety and behaviour.
The staff provide a stable, consistent and therapeutic environment where my son feels safe, understood and supported to thrive.
The team go above and beyond. Communication with us is excellent, and we are always involved in decisions about our son’s care.
Living here has made me feel at home. The staff are truly wonderful and kind-hearted.
What stands out most is the knowledge, consistency and dedication of the staff. They understand triggers, routines, and how important stability is for people with learning disabilities and autism. We are confident to recommend and refer any suitable future placements.
Management passion and oversight is clear. It is great to see all the good work.
Finding the right placement for our son was incredibly stressful, but from day one this home made us feel at ease. The staff truly understand autism and complex needs, and the consistency of care has made a huge difference to his anxiety and behaviour.
The staff provide a stable, consistent and therapeutic environment where my son feels safe, understood and supported to thrive.
The team go above and beyond. Communication with us is excellent, and we are always involved in decisions about our son’s care.
Living here has made me feel at home. The staff are truly wonderful and kind-hearted.
What stands out most is the knowledge, consistency and dedication of the staff. They understand triggers, routines, and how important stability is for people with learning disabilities and autism. We are confident to recommend and refer any suitable future placements.
Management passion and oversight is clear. It is great to see all the good work.
Finding the right placement for our son was incredibly stressful, but from day one this home made us feel at ease. The staff truly understand autism and complex needs, and the consistency of care has made a huge difference to his anxiety and behaviour.
The staff provide a stable, consistent and therapeutic environment where my son feels safe, understood and supported to thrive.
The team go above and beyond. Communication with us is excellent, and we are always involved in decisions about our son’s care.
Living here has made me feel at home. The staff are truly wonderful and kind-hearted.
What stands out most is the knowledge, consistency and dedication of the staff. They understand triggers, routines, and how important stability is for people with learning disabilities and autism. We are confident to recommend and refer any suitable future placements.
Management passion and oversight is clear. It is great to see all the good work.
Finding the right placement for our son was incredibly stressful, but from day one this home made us feel at ease. The staff truly understand autism and complex needs, and the consistency of care has made a huge difference to his anxiety and behaviour.
The staff provide a stable, consistent and therapeutic environment where my son feels safe, understood and supported to thrive.
The team go above and beyond. Communication with us is excellent, and we are always involved in decisions about our son’s care.
Living here has made me feel at home. The staff are truly wonderful and kind-hearted.
What stands out most is the knowledge, consistency and dedication of the staff. They understand triggers, routines, and how important stability is for people with learning disabilities and autism. We are confident to recommend and refer any suitable future placements.
Management passion and oversight is clear. It is great to see all the good work.
Contact
- 44 Seaview Avenue, West Mersea, Colchester CO5 8BY, UK
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