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Open Thursday/Friday/Saturday 12 - 9pm
Alternate Sundays 12 - 2.30pm
Our Services
Outreach Service
Workskills Service
Outreach Service
The outreach service allows you to live independently and have control over how and when you receive support. We can support you to achieve your goals, such as becoming an active member of your local community. Our flexible support is tailored to your needs, whether you’re looking for a few hours a week or more. Together, we co-create per
The outreach service allows you to live independently and have control over how and when you receive support. We can support you to achieve your goals, such as becoming an active member of your local community. Our flexible support is tailored to your needs, whether you’re looking for a few hours a week or more. Together, we co-create personalised support plans focusing on your interests, priorities and skills.
Contact: Hannah Pennington
hannahpennington@aboutwithfriends.co.uk
01263 515230
Supported Living
Workskills Service
Outreach Service
We’re registered as a supported living provider, meaning we can provide personal care in people’s own homes. We take the standard of care and support we offer very seriously, which is why all our supported living accommodation is run to meet the standards set out by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), who regulate care provision in England
We’re registered as a supported living provider, meaning we can provide personal care in people’s own homes. We take the standard of care and support we offer very seriously, which is why all our supported living accommodation is run to meet the standards set out by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), who regulate care provision in England. Our experience shows us that when the people we support are able to do things they feel more in control of their own lives and become active members of their community.
Contact: Hannah Pennington
hannahpennington@aboutwithfriends.co.uk
01263 515230
Workskills Service
Workskills Service
Workskills Service
Our Workskills programme offers adults with disabilities the chance to learn in real, working environments. Our members can choose to work in our catering or gardening teams, alongside chefs and gardeners doing work for real customers.
Our Workskills services aim to:
- Build and maintain friendships
- Support integration into community environ
Our Workskills programme offers adults with disabilities the chance to learn in real, working environments. Our members can choose to work in our catering or gardening teams, alongside chefs and gardeners doing work for real customers.
Our Workskills services aim to:
- Build and maintain friendships
- Support integration into community environments
- Create an inclusive environment for all abilities
- Maintain confidence and skills to use in everyday life
- Encourage a healthy, active and fun lifestyle
- Increase personal development
- Allow members the opportunity to work towards AQA UAS certificates
Contact: Elliott Large or Liam Davies
ElliottLarge@aboutwithfriends.co.uk
LiamDavies@aboutwithfriends.co.uk
01263 510105
Bespoke Service
Bespoke Service
Workskills Service
Our Bespoke Programmes create opportunities for young people and adults who find it difficult to cope in other settings which are more prescribed. In partnership with social workers, families and the member we develop exciting programmes to enable growth, a sense of achievement and above all be fun!
Our Bespoke Programmes create opportunities for young people and adults who find it difficult to cope in other settings which are more prescribed. In partnership with social workers, families and the member we develop exciting programmes to enable growth, a sense of achievement and above all be fun!
Typically outcomes for this service are:
*Facilitating social interaction Development of fine motor skills for independence
*Managing emotions and feelings and coping with others
*Having involvement in the work skills programme
Contact: Beth Ward
BethWard@aboutwithfriends.co.uk
01263 512203
Leisure Service
Bespoke Service
Leisure Service
For our Adult services we like to adopt the moto “my life, my choice”. We put our adult members first in everything we do, building activities, events and opportunities around what they want. We offer adults (anyone over the age of 18) the opportunity to do the things they want to do. We like to think of ourselves less as disability supp
For our Adult services we like to adopt the moto “my life, my choice”. We put our adult members first in everything we do, building activities, events and opportunities around what they want. We offer adults (anyone over the age of 18) the opportunity to do the things they want to do. We like to think of ourselves less as disability support, and more about enabling people to lead the life they want. During the week we run evening activities that range from pub nights to drama club, bowling to meals out and lots more in between. At the weekends might visit theme parks, go swimming, see live music events, enjoy nature days, participate in sports and visit the theatre. But we don’t stop there. We offer a wide choice of respite breaks and holidays throughout the year. You could have a local weekend in Great Yarmouth or venture further afield to Skegness or the Lake District. Once a year we go further afield for a break in the sun, visiting somewhere like Spain. Deciding what you’re going to do and when is easy. Every two months we’ll send you a list of all the social activities available to you and you get to choose which ones you take part in. That way, you know you’ve got two months of socialising ahead of you!
Contact: Martin Higgins
MartinHiggins@aboutwithfriends.co.uk
01263 515230
Respite
Bespoke Service
Leisure Service
Members of our Leisure programme are also offered a wide choice of respite breaks throughout the year whilst parents and carers have time to rest. These respite breaks vary hugely from Local breaks, activity breaks and European trips, as chosen by our members.
Our respites are well supported by our enthusiastic and skilled staff team and
Members of our Leisure programme are also offered a wide choice of respite breaks throughout the year whilst parents and carers have time to rest. These respite breaks vary hugely from Local breaks, activity breaks and European trips, as chosen by our members.
Our respites are well supported by our enthusiastic and skilled staff team and give our members the opportunity to have time away from home, make memories with their friends and build skills to enable their independence.
Contact: Martin Higgins
MartinHiggins@aboutwithfriends.co.uk
01263 515230
Friends Bistro
Outside Catering Services
Outside Catering Services
The Friends Bistro is staffed by qualified chefs and caterers, who teach members of the charity culinary and hospitality skills to help them achieve qualifications of their own. We are proud to provide members the opportunity to paid employment with us, enhancing their lives and working within the wider community.
Outside Catering Services
Outside Catering Services
Outside Catering Services
From businesses to birthday parties, we can cater for everyone to help craft your perfect event.
About with Friends is a professional catering service based in Cromer, Norfolk, creating delicious food to delight your taste buds. We've catered for a number of well known national and local organisations delivering savouries, desserts and full buffets, each made to order as well as catering for more intimate private events, becoming well known and favoured for our outstanding reputation.
We're able to provide a range of different menu options to suit your needs, including vegetarian & vegan selections as well as gluten, dairy and wheat free alternatives that can be delivered directly to your door. Contact: ElliottLarge@aboutwithfriends.co.uk
01263 515230