Welcome to Tŷ Aberdafen, The BIRT Centre for Wales
Situated in Llanelli, Tŷ Aberdafen has 24 beds and 18 of those have en-suite rooms in the main centre. The Centre also contains two independent living flats and four fully furnished self contained apartments. The Centre forms a part of the UK-wide network of services provided by national charity the Brain Injury Rehabilitation Trust (BIRT).
The BIRT Centre for Wales offers flexible options of specialist care and support for people with acquired brain injury and complex needs.
All options include:
Support options are:
Individuals may have severe cognitive, physical and / or emotional problems which could include:
It is our goal to enable service users to function as independently as possible, develop their lives as they choose and participate in the wider community.
Outcomes
In 2020/2021, Ty Aberdafen admitted three individuals following an acquired brain injury (ABI).
In 2020/2021, Ty Aberdafen discharged two people.
Both individuals showed significant improvements in the level of supervision required.
Both moved on to supported or independent living.
*The areas of intervention are: level of supervision needed, moving to an independent living setting, engaging in employment/leisure activities, abilities, adjustment, and social participation.
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