Service Users who engage in arts and crafts activities benefit from practical and emotional opportunities ranging from developing their fine motor skills and improving concentration, reducing their stress levels and a means of relaxing.

They also feel a sense of pride in their accomplishments which are often a means of self expression which provide the opportunity to engage the world on a more meaningful level.

At Careline Lifestyles we have fully qualified chartered physiotherapists who work closely with our service users. Each service user has an individual fitness regime devised specifically for them to ensure that they achieve the best possible rehabilitation and co-ordination skills.

The equipment provided is to the highest specification to ensure that the latest techniques and opportunities are made available to our service users.

Prior to using the equipment, a full assessment of service user’s ability to use the equipment is completed by the physiotherapist – a risk assessment is devised based on assessment and demonstration of how to support the service user is performed with members of staff.

The service users of Careline Lifestyles have an active social programme and regularly go on trips to local amenities and further afield.

A big hit this summer has been days out to various beaches along the North East Coast and when the weather hasn’t been too good, some of our service users have opted for a day out at the Metro Centre!

In addition, we have some football fans who regularly attend matches at St James Park to cheer on Newcastle United.

The mini bus is shared on a rota basis between all the homes and can be booked in advance with the appropriate Home Manager.