What makes our day services special

Day services at Thornage Hall

Thornage Hall Independent Living offers day services to adults (from 18 years of age) with mild-moderate learning disabilities. Set in the idyllic rural North Norfolk countryside on a 70 acre biodynamic farm, Thornage Hall offers a unique environment through which our service users nurture skills, knowledge and independence across a large number of indoor and outdoor workshops.

Group sizes in our workshops are small and will depend on the mix of service users in each group, but our maximum group size is on a ratio of 1:6. We are also able to offer 1:1 support, where a needs assessment and funding is in place.

Products produced within workshops are often available to purchase either via our online shop, or at our Summer and Christmas Fairs.

If you would like further information, please view our provision information document.

Day services provision information

Opportunities in day services

Our Workshops

At Thornage Hall, we proudly present a diverse array of workshops encompassing traditional arts and crafts, land-based activities and more.

Farm & Garden

We grow all our produce using biodynamic methods, and on the farm, we take care of a vibrant group of Red Poll cattle, along with alpacas and hens.

What's on offer at our day services?

Opportunity to learn practical skills across our workshops
Developing independence and ability to work as part of a team
Nurturing environment to encourage positive friendships and engagement
Staff to support achievement of personal aspirations

The working hours?

The working day

Day Services starts at 9am and finishes at 4pm (Monday to Friday)

Lunch and breaks

We have a break at 10.30am and lunch time 12.30pm to 1.30pm

Lunch time

Immerse yourself in social opportunities with fellow service users, meet new people and form meaningful relationships

Attendance

While some individuals choose to join us daily, others opt for a more flexible schedule, attending one or two days per week based on their preferences

How do I get to attend?

First we arrange for you to visit and have a look around so you can decide if you think it is for you
You will then need to complete an application form
We will then arrange to meet you with your social worker to assess your needs and discuss what workshops you would like to attend
If you would like another visit or think a trial might be a good idea we can discuss that as well. We will then talk about how you will be funded and we can arrange for you to start

If you would like to arrange your initial visit, or have any questions about Thornage Hall, please get in touch.

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