Lingfield Avenue

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Lingfield Avenue, Kingston-upon-Thames is a residential home for 14 people with cerebral palsy and learning difficulties.

Accommodation is in single rooms in a large adapted house near the centre of Kingston. Seven are on the ground floor.

The service also has a purpose-built two-bedroom flat that can offer a taste of independent living within the safety of a residential care home.

The large open plan kitchen and dining room is the heart of the home. A relaxed and informal atmosphere encourages service users to take an active role in the preparation of meals as well as the wider running of the home.

The home offers a wide range of activities and access to community facilities is well developed.

Local services for disabled people

These are particularly good and include:

• Three local day centres
• A fully accessible town centre
• Good local advocacy and volunteer services
• Suitable adult education at numerous sites in the area
• Good transport links to central London and beyond

For more details about any of Scope's residential services, please contact Scope Response.