Norfolk Houses

Autism Anglia has three houses situated in Norfolk: two in Dereham and one in Bowthorpe, an estate on the outskirts of Norwich. All three houses together with the branch office in Dereham were previously known as the Norfolk Autistic Community Housing Association (NACHA), one of the organisations merging to become Autism Anglia.

Whitstone House

Whitstone is a spacious Victorian house set in an acre of grounds providing a comfortable and homely environment. It is currently home to 11 service users, all in single rooms with the exception of the largest bedroom being shared by 2 young women. Located on the edge of Dereham town, Whitstone House is within easy walking distance of the town centre.

There is a covered swimming pool in the garden with Roman steps to enable easy access into the pool.
An attractive summerhouse in the garden provides an additional facility for creative activities. The walls are adorned with beautiful paintings and textiles, all created by the service users.

Four allotments rented by Autism Anglia and maintained by service users are within easy reach of the house. One service user has entered a garden in the Norfolk Show for the last two years, winning his category and getting 2nd prize for best in show both years.

Walnut House

Being home to four of our most able service users, Walnut House was opened in the grounds of Whitstone in 1998. Greater emphasis is placed on encouraging service users of Walnut House to take responsibility for all the day-to-day chores of everyday living. A recent extension has made the property more spacious.

Lambert House

Opened in 1994, Lambert House is a purpose-built home for 10 adults. All rooms are singles with hand basins and are decorated to reflect the individual tastes and interests of each service user.

Situated on the outskirts of Norwich in the suburb of Bowthorpe, it has good bus links to the city and easy access to a nearby community centre which provides some local activities, including a luncheon club and computing sessions. The staff at Lambert House have been particularly successful in involving service users in local activities and there is a growing relationship with people living nearby.

Lambert House has an integral therapy pool, an art and crafts room. A new sensory garden is currently being developed and an allotment has recently been secured to enhance horticultural skills.

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