Fram House
As well as the day care centre at Redcastle, Nansen runs two residential centres, Fram House and Tigh Na Cloich.
Aims
Within the residential care at Fram House, our aim it to provide a safe, secure, stimulating and caring environment whilst also respecting each person as an individual.
We strive to promote opportunities for each young adult to develop skills and plan for their own future.
Accommodation
Fram House is designed for four residents, each having their own bedroom with en-suite facilities. Combined facilities of kitchen, lounge and sitting room are available on the ground floor and a quiet outside space and garden is there to be enjoyed.
Skills
The emphasis is on further development of free-time management and domestic skills, interpersonal and social skills to enhance their capabilities for progression to supported housing or independent living. Incorporated in the service is the understanding of budgeting, own shopping and cooking. All on an individual basis, with support from the staff.
Staff
The staff ratio is one to four young adults.
Fram House, took its name from Nansen’s exploration ship, which translated from Norwegian and means ‘forward’, which encompasses our philosophy.
