22 Kings Ripton

Lifestyle

Indviduals at 22 Kings Ripton lead active lives, and are supported to take part in a range of activities both within the service and in the community in order to increase social and communication skills. Leisure activities that peopple have been taking part in include day centre activities, walks in the surrounding areas, gardening, spa days, bowling, sailing, swimming, gym sessions and trips to the cinema. People are also supported to take part in any education, volunteering and work placements they wish to, and many individuals are currently taking part in voluntary work which greatly increases independence.

People are supported on any day trips and holidays they wish to go on. One individual recently enjoyed a four-night mini cruise to Bruges and Amsterdam, where he stayed in a private suite with a Jacuzzi bath. He enjoyed a relaxing time on the balcony watching the waves, exploring the ship, eating some amazing food, and in the evening watched a theatre show.

Two people were able to live one of their dreams and take a 10-day trip to Florida. The team were able to support them to explore and visit the Disney parks, Universal Studios and they even went on a helicopter tour over Florida! They even got to stay in a villa with a private pool which they both enjoyed a lot.