Specialist Residential Home
Our Alan Shearer Specialist Residential Home provides long-term care and accommodation for up to eight adults with complex disabilities and challenging behaviours. Regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the home is fully adapted and expertly staffed to meet then specialist needs of those we support.
Providing A Tailored Service To Meet The Individual Needs And Preferences Of Our Residents
We are driven by the following four key principles: rights, independence, choice and social inclusion.
We believe everyone at our Alan Shearer Residential Home should be able to:
We pride ourselves on creating a safe, nurturing and enabling home where every resident is treated with dignity and encouraged to live as independently as possible.
Each bedroom is fully personalised to reflect the individual’s needs and personality, offering a warm and welcoming home-from-home. Our highly skilled staff team is experienced in supporting a wide range of complex care needs, including PEG feeding, tracheostomy care, autism, epilepsy and challenging behaviour. Regular training ensures our approach remains current, compassionate and responsive to individual needs.
Residents benefit from inclusive access to our adjoining, Alan Shearer Activity Centre, with its sensory, therapeutic and recreational facilities, as well as beautifully maintained gardens. We support our residents to enjoy an active and fulfilling life, from socialising and enjoying in-home activities tailored to their interests, to accessing local attractions and engaging with the wider community. Our overall aim is to empower each person to thrive and reach their full potential.
Meet Our Specialist Residential Home Manager
Meet Claire Flynn, Registered Manager of our Specialist Residential Home, who leads a dedicated and highly skilled team committed to meeting the complex care and social needs of our residents.
Under her leadership, the team works to ensure every individual is supported to live a safe, enriched and fulfilling life. If you’d like to visit our home, meet the team and explore how we can support your needs, Claire will be happy to arrange a tour. She can also provide guidance on the referral process, criteria for admission and availability.
To find out more, contact Claire on 0191 264 8925 or email claire.flynn@stcuthbertscare.org.uk
Where To Find Us
Alan Shearer Centre
West Denton Close,
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE15 7LU
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