Contact details Tel 020 8502 4533 Fax 020 8508 1203 Email limber@together-uk.org Project Manager Ian Jacobs (Acting PM) Our partners in running this service North Essex Health Authority Referrals accepted from Limber provides housing for up to 11 people (current residents are aged between 30 and 68). The house is a large, detached, red-brick building with gardens at the front and the back, and a large patio area. It sits at the top of a steep hill in Loughton, Essex, on the edge of Epping Forest. The team of two senior social-care workers and three social-care workers act as key-workers on a one-to-one basis with residents, encouraging and supporting clients to play a full part in the daily life of the house, and to become involved in the wider community. We also have students studying for their Diploma in Social Work on regular placements with us. There is also a Project Manager and Deputy Project Manager. A cook prepares the main meal each day, and social-care staff and residents work together to provide other meals. Residents are expected to clean their own rooms, although a cleaner takes care of the communal areas (and can help people clean their rooms if necessary). A gardener works with residents to look after the garden. We have one cat, and additional pets may be welcome if other residents agree. Residents meet every six weeks to share views and information about Limber, and to make group decisions. Some residents choose to go on holiday. Individuals may go to the theatre, football matches, or local pubs. Limber tends to provide long-term care for its residents, but clients are encouraged to be as independent as possible, and if a resident does want to move out, staff can help them to find alternative housing and set up in their new home. The house is within walking distance of Loughton underground station and bus routes into London and the surrounding area. More information To find out more about this service, contact them direct.