Why stay with us?
If you are a parent or carer of a child with Autism, Aspergers, ADHD, Tourettes or other forms of complex and sensory needs such as Cerebral Palsy, our aim is to provide holidays that meet the needs of the whole family, not just the needs of the family member with special needs.
We have become a destination of choice for many supported living and residential care organisations including regional branches of The NAS, Autism Care, Mencap, Sense, Options, Priory, Home from Home Care and The Hesley Group to name just a few. All our facilities are suitable for all ages and those in supported living or residential care are most welcome here.
We welcome SEN school and youth groups to The Thomas Centre for their educational visits. Our range of accommodation, communal rooms and wheelchair friendly site means that we are suitable for a range of needs. We are also able to support you in organising activities on site and in the local area.
Holidays are anxious times for everyone and especially for children and adults with Autism, Aspergers or ADHD.
Inclusion is at the centre of what we provide as a holiday resource.
We have excellent standards of wheelchair access, both in our properties and across our whole site which makes this an ideal holiday destination for wheelchair users.
We have five holiday bungalows which are ideal for those requiring first class disabled access.
The effect of medical conditions is one thing, but the effect of social exclusion is something else. Often it is the latter that has the greatest impact on parents, carers and staff alike.
We aim to reverse the typical expectation of a holiday raising stress levels to an experience where stress levels are lowered.
Many visitors with sensory impairments, who holiday at The Thomas Centre, tell us that the privacy and seclusion here gives them an immediate sense of security and well-being.
The importance of a safe environment cannot be under-estimated: it is a crucial component for the success of any holiday.
Over the years we have welcomed extended families and family friends, who have chosen to make a group holiday booking, for parties, family events or just an annual get together. Here, each family can have their own property to suit their needs and the whole extended family group, as well as have access to Josie’s Corner, our communal space, for group meals and celebrations.
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