Discover our adult social care services
For over 70 years, we have supported adults with learning disabilities, autism, mental health problems and complex needs, offering a wide range of services designed to promote independence, creativity, and a strong sense of community. There are nine Camphill Village Trust communities across England, each in its own unique setting. We also have a Shared Lives scheme based in the West Midlands. Our approach is built around understanding each individual’s needs, preferences, and aspirations.
By combining personalised care with access to engaging nature-based day activities and supportive living arrangements, we empower people to achieve their goals and lead a life of opportunity.
At Camphill Village Trust, we believe we are leaders of a new future; one that supports an integrated wrap-around model of social care with the therapeutic benefit of nature at its heart.
Supported living and adult social care
Finding the right home is an important step in living an independent life. We offer a variety of supported living options, tailored to individual needs:
- Shared Living with Support Staff: Ideal for those who enjoy living alongside others in a supportive environment.
- Independent Housing with Back-Up Support: For those ready to take more responsibility while still having access to support when needed.
- Accommodation with Support
- Shared Lives Scheme: A unique option in the West Midlands where individuals live with specially trained carers.
Our dedicated teams work closely with individuals to create personalised support plans that enhance their independence, well-being, and confidence.
Nature-based day activities and therapy
We are also leaders in Green Care; our Green Care Programme offers a range of indoor and outdoor day activities and skills-based opportunities which connect to nature. Our nature-based programme is available to adults with learning and other disabilities. Our activities offer a variety of different workshops from farms, gardens, craft workshops, café, shops and food and other production enterprises. We also offer supported work experience and vocational training, from retail to catering; these are courses designed around each person.
We hope our Green Care Programme offers the chance to make friends and build relationships, as well as the opportunity to learn and develop skills through a range of activities from our own established land and craft-based resources through to structured learning and therapeutic programmes, voluntary experience and employment.
Our Green Care Programme is available for our current community members and the wider, local community.
"I couldn't stop coming here [Delrow community] everyday. It's just a great paradise."
Kalum, Delrow
Vocational training at Severnside Skills
Alongside our Green Care Programme, we offer vocational training courses. Severnside Skills at Taurus Crafts offers tailored vocational training and educational opportunities for adults with learning disabilities and autism.
Participants can gain valuable skills and experience in areas such as retail, hospitality, and creative crafts, helping to build confidence and independence. This programme is part of our commitment to providing meaningful opportunities within an inclusive and supportive environment.
Co-production
We are proud to have adopted a co-production culture here at Camphill Village Trust. Co-production is all about supporting our community members to make their own decisions about how they live and the services they want the Trust to provide.Â
Additionally, we explore with each person how we can support, encourage and empower them to make informed choices, gain life skills and contribute to society in a way that brings purpose and meaning to them.Â
Shared Lives
As well as our communities and Green Care Programme, we also run a Shared Lives scheme in the West Midlands. This is a type of community support where an adult who requires support or a place to stay moves in with, or frequently visits, the home of an approved Shared Lives Carer. Â
Throughout England there are about 12,000 people being supported through Shared Lives. Across Dudley, and the wider Black Country, we currently supervise 65 households who provide arrangements to people with a variety of additional and complex needs.Â
Find out more about our adult social care services
Get in touch with us if you’re interested in our adult social care services. Whether it’s finding the right home, exploring Green Care day activities, or joining one of our vocational programmes, we’re here to help.
