SKILLS

HUB

What is Oak Lodge?

Oak Lodge is a skills hub for adults with learning disabilities supporting social and emotional development. We are service user-led, and full of a range of activities to encourage our service users to maintain their level of existing skills and learn new ones. Promoting independence is at the forefront of what we do, supporting each service user individually so they feel empowered to live the life they want, as independently as possible.

Let us help support the transition from leaving education to thriving in the real world. Whether that is supporting people to live independently, helping people with complex needs live a content life or providing meaningful and fun activities, we will work towards each personal goal.

Where is Oak Lodge?

Oak Lodge skills hub is based in The Chilterns Centre in High Wycombe. We are very accessible for our service users and offer them the opportunity to enjoy a wider range of activities. As we are central, we are able to go on meaningful trips into the community, supporting our service users to practice life skills as well as social skills. For example, going to the local shop or park.

We are very proud to say that all of our current service users have been a part of the development of our hub, sharing their ideas to help build a space they will love and enjoy.

Why Oak Lodge?

We do everything with the service users in mind!

Everything is activity-based and led by the service user

We help and encourage our service users with accessing the community

Our service users are encouraged to develop and learn important life skills

1:1 or group services are available

Individual support plans are created for each service user

Dedicated support workers assist and encourage our service users to reach their goals

We have provided a safe and developmental environment in the

heart of the local community

Activities

At Oak Lodge, we are passionate about getting out and about and experiencing what’s on offer together.

As well as offering a range of group activities, we understand the importance of supporting each service users individual needs. Oak Lodge have put together personalised daily plans for each service user, this includes tailored activities to suit their needs.

Some examples of the types of activities our service users get up to:

Yoga and Meditation

Disability Multi Sports

Woodland Walks

Adventure Playground

Practical Life Skills

Bowling

Cinema Trips

Oak Lodge Sensory Room

Oak Lodge IT Training

Arts and Crafts

Oak Lodge Activity Area

Oak Lodge Work Experience

Oak Lodge Fitness Area

Oak Lodge Cinema

Basic Admin Skills

We are also very excited to offer our accredited IT course which teaches service users a range of computer skills, from mouse control to being able to use Microsoft Word. The focus of our IT course is to teach our service users the essential IT skills needed whilst also accommodating for their individual needs and abilities. Click here to read more