PentaHact Information

PentaHact provides an improving quality of life to people with learning disabilities and/or mental health problems through person centred services. Needs of service users will be fully met through the application of a diverse range of skills and resources. Why have we merged? To protect and enhance the quality of life for existing service users. To enable an accelerated, prioritised programme of new services for people with learning disabilities, including autism; those with challenging behaviours and those with mental health problems. To provide a more robust, professional infrastructure, exploiting economies of scale. To improve the financial resilience of both organisations and the value for money provided by them in the medium and longer term. To share resources, ideas and expertise to the benefit of service users and staff. To develop a 'Centre of Excellence' mentality in core service areas such as autism, challenging behaviours, person-centred planning and mental health. What do we have to offer? The merger of Penta and HACT brings together a total of over 30 years of experience in delivering high quality care and support services to people across the learning disabilities spectrum and to people with mental health problems. Separately, each organisation has achieved an unrivalled reputation for providing services based on the needs of the individual. We have developed innovative solutions to the changing and developing needs of people. Strong leadership and management, supported by a robust organisational infrastructure underpin a person-centred approach. Over the next 12 months we aim to consolidate the new organisation whilst progressively developing new services to meet the changing needs of existing and future service users. Where have we come from? Penta Housing Ltd. was formed in 1989 as an independent voluntary agency. The name 'Penta' reflected the five community stakeholders that came together to provide ordinary affordable housing with appropriate support to adults with learning disabilities ...