Maycroft

As a Specialist Learning Disabilities Service, Maycroft’s staff are trained to the highest standards and bring extensive experience in supporting individuals with learning disabilities. We are committed to our core values of Excellence, Passion, Integrity, and Caring (EPIC).

Our practice is based on the Active Support model, which transforms person-centred plans into meaningful, practical support. This approach encourages individuals to actively engage in daily life activities, shifting from “caring for” to “working with” each person. Active Support fosters independence and helps individuals develop skills by participating in everyday routines alongside others in the service.

Effective Active Support requires a thorough understanding to ensure assistance is neither too little nor too much. At Maycroft, we use techniques like hand-over-hand support, where a staff member gently guides an individual’s hands to help them learn a task. This tactile, personalised method empowers people to build confidence and acquire vital life skills.

Maycroft is a six-bed bungalow located in Kings Heath, Birmingham, designed to provide comprehensive care in a comfortable setting:

• Specialised Equipment: Two bedrooms feature Tracker hoists to aid safe transfers between beds and chairs.

• Communal Spaces: A spacious lounge with a large-screen TV and a versatile dining/activity room create welcoming social areas.

• Bathroom Facilities: Includes a walk-in bath with Tracker hoist, a wet room with shower, and two additional bathrooms.

• Wheelchair-Accessible Kitchen: Spacious and inclusive, promoting participation in daily living.

• Additional Amenities: Laundry room, sensory room to enhance sensory experiences, office space, and a sleep-in room for overnight support.

• Outdoor Space: Large garden area with a summer gazebo for outdoor gatherings and relaxation.

These features are thoughtfully designed to enhance wellbeing and quality of life.

Situated on the outskirts of Kings Heath near Maypole, Maycroft is approximately 4.5 miles from Birmingham City Centre. Yardley Wood train station is just 1.5 miles away, providing convenient travel options.

The home benefits from excellent public transport links:

• The 50 bus, one of Birmingham’s most frequent routes, stops just 50 yards away and connects to the city centre in 30–40 minutes.

• The 76 bus runs from Kings Heath to QE Hospital, expanding local access for those we support.

Residents at Maycroft enjoy a wide range of community activities, including visits to local parks, attending sports events at Edgbaston, Villa Park, and St Andrews, going to the cinema, shopping, dining out, bowling, swimming at leisure centres, and exploring zoos, farms, and nature centres. They also have access to local healthcare services such as GPs, dentists, opticians, and hospitals, supporting an active and engaged lifestyle.

• One individual recently celebrated a milestone, with their consultant discontinuing epilepsy medication after over 30 years seizure-free.

• Another person joyfully rekindled their love for swimming after a long break, boosting their fitness and mobility.