CAREFIRST

Following the success of Care First, we continue to deliver carefully designed, person centred, practical and life skills training contracted through Local Authorities and the NHS. The proven financial benefits of avoiding long term care, hospitalisation and keeping families together are easy to see. We continue to expand across the Midlands as Commissioners recognise these economic and social benefits... A chance meeting between Neil Thorogood and Chris Winter in 1996 led to the formation of Care First with an initial summer break provision at North Birmingham College for adults with learning disabilities. Care First was offered an annual contract to provide a full-time provision, on campus, for over 60 students... Through our combination of adult day provision and education, we have been able to successfully help our students learn new skills, adapt to their communities and live happier lives. Our highly qualified team help them to reach their potential and have even reduced..

Also known as: Skills Tank

Primary location: United Kingdom