We currently operate five units; three in Hatherleigh, one at South Zeal and another in Okehampton where our aim is to support those people with learning difficulties who are "differently able".  The central location of our units enables the residents to integrate into the community and our training and life skills programme encourages them to lead a full and active life.

The community of Hatherleigh will have their very own space to grow cook and eat their own food thanks to a £197,500 grant from Local Food, a £57.5 million funding programme supported by the Big Lottery Fund.

Made-Well, a not for profit Community Interest Company, is based at West Fishleigh Farm, Hatherleigh.The whole initiative will bring leisure and learning opportunities, life skills, training, jobs and volunteering opportunities to local, 'differently able' and marginalised people.

The 3.5 acre site will have horticulture (growing vegetables, herbs and fruit), farm and petting animals, dedicated training and cooking facilities, a shop and a cafe to promote a better understanding and appreciation of food, healthy lifestyles, and to give local people access to affordable home-grown food.

The project is open to participants Monday-Friday and will offer different levels of interaction under 'Enjoy, Experience and Education' themes.  For more information visit www.made-well.co.uk

Our Social care staff are looking at embedding employment in the person-centred support plans of working age adults, including bringing together funding streams for supported employment. We will work with you if this is your aim. Primary Care Trusts are looking to ensure that employment is incentivised as part of the bidding and evaluation process for appropriate contracts relating to supporting adults of working age. Local Schools, colleges and other learning providers are now being encouraged to provide open, supported work experience for all people with learning disabilities.

LINK

LINK represents the amalgamation of Lyndridge's five Supported Living Units for people with learning difficulties.

The name LINK was chosen as it embodies our commitment to every individuals on going self development through learning, enabling people to obtain information on which to base real choices, nurturing because we care about, and value, each individual, and assisting people to gain the knowledge and experience required, to achieve their chosen lifestyle.

Our Purpose

LINK recognises and endorses the rights of all individuals to live their lives in the manner of their choosing, and to be enabled to access learning and knowledge to fulfil their life plans.

We believe that by providing effective support systems within our assisted living units, we can effect real changes in peoples lives, and provide them with the opportunity to achieve, and maintain, a progressively independent lifestyle.

Our Aim

To provide housing and support for people with learning disabilities in a stimulating, domestic setting, encouraging independent living, and enabling them to lead full and active lives based on their personal preferences, by providing the means, support and assistance required to make informed choices.

LINK are committed to:

• Encouraging independence
• Preserving dignity
• Personalising services
• Enabling freedom of choice
• Fostering individuality
• Nurturing the spirit
• Involving family and friends and the wider community in the process of  enabling people to achieve their life plan.

Our Staff

All support staff working within the LINK Supported Living units are employed by Lyndridge, and are subject to our employment criteria, policies, procedures, training requirements and objectives.  Whilst their work remit may vary, all staff are subject to assessment, supervision and ongoing training on an annual basis.

The majority of all Lyndridge staff have attained NVQ qualifications in care, or are working towards an NVQ qualification. All staff are subject to enhanced level CRB and  POVA register checks and are screened through references for suitability.