Pine Cottages

Pine Cottages support:

• Males or females aged 18 yrs + who have a diagnosis of a learning disability and/ or autism and/ or other associated conditions.
• Prior to the initial 12 week assessment period a ‘compatibility’ assessment is carried out to make sure that residents can be supported to live well together.

Individuals living at Pine are encouraged to have an activity plan in place which is individualised to suit needs and choice. Activity plans will embrace the Active Support model, enabling individuals to engage in meaningful activities as active participants. These plans will use everyday activities to encourage choice, engagement and independence.
By enabling staff to understand the function of risk behaviours, this enables plans to be implemented to safely manage potential risks and to provide the least restrictive support in an inclusive and empowering way.

Residents also have access to the ‘Highfield Hub’ which is the active support centre. Here residents can engage in social and recreational activities with other residents as well as more formal based teaching in qualifications to facilitate learning and education. These are based on active support models in conjunction with the National Open College Network (NOCN) to support resident’s to achieve formal qualifications which they can use in the community and develop through college or further education.

• Cottage style terrace
• Individual and dual living options
• Personalisation to homes welcomed
• Private gardens
• Options to utilise a day opportunities service
• Public transport accessible within walking distance
• Options to access ‘The Woodlands’ an outdoor learning space.

Pine is located in the hamlet of Llangwyfan in an area of outstanding natural beauty.
The nearby village of Llandyrnog provides access to local amenities which include: local church, butchers shop, general store which includes a post office and three public houses, two of which have restaurant facilities. The location offers the benefits of tranquillity as well as excellent opportunities for exercise and observing local wildlife. It is also within minutes of a main road through North Wales, putting the whole region within easy reach from the mountains of Snowdonia, to the North Wales coast and beyond.

Phil Pitchford, Registered Manager

Phil has over 26 years’ experience in managing residential and domiciliary care services across a number of organisations. After a period away from the company, Phil returned to MHC in 2013. He holds a number of social care and  management qualifications including: BSc (Hons) Psychology, ILM 4 in Leadership and Management, NVQ 4 Registered Manager’s Award.