Patron: Graham Taylor OBE
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History
Local Cerebral Palsy groups raised money and with support from Scope enabled the original centre to be opened in 1966. At this time the facility offered multi-occupancy rooms and communal facilities.
Lincolnshire House Association was formed in 1988 and the administration of the centre was transferred to the new company. A new executive council was created and the management team revised with a radical new remit to provide the residents with greater empowerment particularly with regard to their day to day decisions at Lincolnshire House.
Residents had a voice and with support were given many new opportunities. The residents became members of the executive council, formed resident committees, joined fund raising committees and participated in appointing staff. The services was built around the people who lived at Lincolnshire House.
In 1995 the executive council, management and residents recognised that the aging building would not meet future standards. Lincolnshire House needed to address the long term objective of providing new modern accommodation for the residents. An appeal was launched (The First Brick) with the aim to raise £1.2 million to completely rebuild the accommodation together with a new activities building.
Present
The First Brick Appeal successfully concluded in December 2005 raising £1.25 million and Lincolnshire House now provides excellent residential accommodation and a modern activity building. The residents live in three, four or five person bungalows within the grounds with single rooms and en-suites; there are shared kitchens, lounges and dining facilities in every unit.
The success of the First Brick Appeal and the excellent lifestyle now available at Lincolnshire House created a demand to provide further accommodation and services. The WISH Appeal (Where Independence Starts at Home) was launched in 2006. The initial objective was to raise money to convert existing property into two independent living flats. This was completed later in 2006 and people with cerebral palsy now have the opportunity to learn new skills to move onto a more independent life.
Lincolnshire House has been very successful in achieving very high standards of care and now offers flexibility in services to address a wide range of needs. Lincolnshire House now has a waiting list of people who wish to use our service to meet this demand the WISH Appeal continues to raise monies with the aim that we provide further accommodation in the local community for up to twelve people with Cerebral Palsy and associated disabilities.
Future
Due to the high demand for our quality services we are currently seeking either land (approx half an acre) in the local area on which to build two six person units or a building we can convert for up to six people. The WISH Appeal is in progress to raise funds for this expansion of further residential accommodation.
If anyone is aware of any suitable land or a building that could possibly be converted please contact Mr. Ian Millard, Manager on 01724 844168 Ext. 224.