“Services which meet the specific needs of older people and people with disabilities”
Newent Association for the Disabled is the umbrella organisation for Sheppard House, Community Transport Service, Bathing and Therapeutic Services and our Charity Shop and was founded in 1981 by Trudie Sheppard MBE, herself disabled.
We are a Charity, offering a service to clients at a competitive and reasonable price, and this is only achieved by voluntary contributions, profits from the Charity Shop, and by the volunteers themselves who give so much time and effort in so many ways. Without their efforts, Sheppard House would be unable to function.
Food & Catering
Quality, local food cooked thoughtfully which appeals to our clients’ tastes. We catre for special dietary requirements.
Health & Social
We are open four days a week from 10.00am – 3.30pm. Our day centre programme begins at 10.30am and finishes at 3.30pm ( half-day also available*)
Community Transport
Community Transport Service covers the North Forest area and most of the surrounding villages and towns. Operating between 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday.
Thereputic Bathing
Assisted and therapeutic bathing has been available at Sheppard House since July 2007. The annexe has two bathing suites, which offer assisted bathing with relaxing massage/cleansing bath or shower.
