Based in St Albans, Oster House is a Supported Living Service that supports autistic adults and/or adults with learning disabilities and associated needs.
At Oster House, we focus on supporting people to live more independently and to achieve their personal goals – whether that’s learning to cook, getting out to see friends, attending youth club, getting a job, or going to college. We mix support with with positive challenges, at each person’s pace, to enable personal choice and promote independence and self-confidence.
Support is based on each person’s skills, needs, aspirations, activities, and lifestyle and can be anything from a few hours a day to a 24-hour support team, with additional support from our in-house multi-disciplinary team if required.
Read Sarah’s fantastic journey from hospital through to fully independent living in her own flat in Hemel Hempstead.
Overview Of Oster House
Everyone living at Oster House has their own spacious flat, complete with a bedroom, living space, kitchen and bathroom, as well as access to a range of communal spaces.
This mix of personal and shared space balances the opportunity for independent living with spaces to socialise and take part in activities. The garden and decking area are also used for BBQs and get-togethers in the summer months.
Tailored Design
Key Design Features
- 15 spacious one-bedroom flats set across the main building and two annexes
- Each flat contains a bedroom, living room, dining space, kitchen and bathroom
- A variety of flat sizes and layouts available including ground floor, first and second floor flats
- Communal living room and chill-out area
- Two communal garden areas including BBQ and patio areas
The local community
Oster House benefits from close community links, excellent transport links to St Albans and further afield and a team with extensive knowledge of the local area.
The service is within easy access of local shops, sports facilities, employment opportunities, restaurants and health services. The team work with individuals to build on their current needs and interests including voluntary and vocational links such as with the Princes Trust.
I could not have imagined I would be living on my own, in my own flat, my Support Workers have given me the confidence to make this happen – Person Supported – Oster House
Our Multi-Disciplinary Team
Input from our in-house Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) can be provided on top of a person’s support when people we support require further therapeutic and behavioural support and intervention. This is an additional resource for people who have had input and cost agreed with the person supported and/or their funding authority.
Input can range from rehabilitative support for someone in crisis; support for complex assessments and transitions; resolving and reducing emotional and behavioural issues through positive behaviour support approaches; observing, training and mentoring support teams; right through to simply being on hand to give extra advice and guidance to our support teams.
Our specialised and highly qualified MDT includes Psychology and Speech and Language Therapy (SALT). We also work closely alongside external MDT partners including Behavioural Specialists, Psychiatry, Occupational Therapy, dieticians and fitness experts.
The Support workers always put my relative at the centre of any planning, discussions and decisions on their care needs – Relative – Oster House
Referrals & Contacts
We provide a rapid response to referrals and will normally arrange a professional assessment within a few days of your call.
A full and detailed pre-admission assessment is always carried out, free of charge and without obligation, by our highly experienced team prior to a placement offering being made. This values the unique and complex needs of each person and forms the basis of the individuals support plans if they move into the service.
Speak to our Referral and Placements Team on
07550 188 004
or click here to make a referral
For direct contact with service:
Call: 01727 420 761
Project Address:
St Albans AL3 5UT, United Kingdom
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