H’s Continued Journey – 2 Years On
H is a vibrant, sociable young woman with boundless energy and a wide range of interests within her local community. Since Summer 2023, IBC Healthcare has supported H in her own bespoke solo home as part of our supported living model, and we are delighted to share that she has truly flourished.
H’s needs are consistent with Autistic Spectrum Disorder, combined with severe generalised Learning Difficulties and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. H has complex difficulties relating to Autism that impact her learning, communication, personal, social, and emotional development. H’s diagnosis also affects her physical needs, sensory needs, and level of independence.
H joined iBC soon after turning 18, a time when she was urgently expected to transition to adult services from a children’s residential home. Transition to adult services can be a challenging time for anyone with complex needs, and just as difficult for families to navigate as they support their loved one to experience significant changes to all routines, care, approaches, and environment. Despite this initial challenge, we are incredibly pleased to showcase H’s journey since moving into her own home with iBC Healthcare.
Just 2 years ago, H presented with extremely challenging behaviour, including severe property damage, and self-injurious behaviour, such as biting, hitting, and dropping to the floor. H would shred her clothes, bedding and other fabrics. H’s change in behaviour was sudden, unpredictable, and triggered by minor changes to her routine, environment, and the time of year. As of now (September 2025), we are thrilled to share that H has displayed no incidents in the past 12 months. This is an incredible communication of contentment, comfort, and gives us absolute confidence that her support package is not only going well, but is playing a vital role in enhancing her life.
H now accesses her local community every day – shopping, walking, swimming, and more. H has built remarkable relationships with her staff team, as have her parents. H attends tutoring, enjoys meaningful visits and excursions with her family, and has been on several holidays!
One recent getaway was to The Thomas Centre in Lincolnshire – a specialist holiday park for people with complex needs and their families. The Thomas Centre offers a beautiful, scenic cluster of holiday accommodation that has an array of facilities to ensure a memorable and inclusive holiday for the whole family, with indoor heated swimming pool, indoor play barn, sensory area, gym, go carts and acres of accessible woodland, The Thomas Centre is an exceptional place for people with additional needs to enjoy their holiday with peace of mind. H’s visit to The Thomas Centre was incredible; she enjoyed every moment, and we are looking forward to her next visit.
Registered Manager Laura Bannister says: “Holly has built a truly special bond with her core staff team, who know her well and support her with genuine care and understanding. It’s been wonderful to see her thrive during holidays, where she’s embraced independence and created lasting memories.” “Since joining IBC, Holly has grown in confidence and capability in ways that are inspiring to witness.”
Changing lives is at the heart of what we do, and we’re incredibly proud of everything Holly has achieved.
iBC is committed to enhancing lives through person-centred support, positive behavioural support, in-house therapeutic teams, bespoke home environments, and encouraging positive risk-taking. We exist to ensure that people with complex care needs can live well, harnessing all opportunities for learning, fun, and growth. Our transitional support services stand to acknowledge that, just because a person is transitioning to adulthood, doesn’t mean their support needs change. Young adults deserve a smooth continuation of the right support, uninterrupted in any transitional phase in their lives, so they can positively experience the new opportunities of becoming an adult, safely, in a functional setting, and surrounded by people who genuinely care.
To make a referral or learn more about iBC Healthcare’s community support services, please contact referrals@ibchealthcare.co.uk or call 0116 221 5545 to speak to our dedicated team.
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