Larch Court at Cygnet Hospital Colchester supports individuals with autism, learning disabilities and complex needs. The team also supports individuals who are detained under the Mental Health Act, as well as those who have complex behaviours, or who have significant difficulties with social engagement.

Larch Court offers placements for four men with independent living areas. The living areas include self-modulation sensory facilities, with a programmable sensory menu to accommodate personal preferences, strengths and abilities of each individual.

The team focus on enabling individuals to achieve three key targeted outcomes:
> Reduction in behaviours that challenge
> Increase in pro-social presentation
> Progress to future out of hospital placements within lesser restrictive environments

The service is located in the heart of the community in Colchester which is one of Britain’s oldest recorded town. The individuals we support have access to a wide range of community facilities locally including, Colchester Zoo, Colchester Football Club, beautiful parks and excellent shopping and dining facilities.