A specialist care provider for people with an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) has opened its third residential home thanks to seven-figure funding from Unity Trust Bank.
Lucy Fallon and Paul Constable, who established Ariya Neuro in 2015 to address a national shortage in suitable ABI support, used the £1.6m funding to buy half an acre of land in Chesterfield, Derbyshire to build a bespoke eight-bed property plus two adjoining bungalows.
The development, called Elizabeth House, offers living accommodation, a gym and therapy rooms as well as therapeutic outdoor space including accessible gardens, wildlife pond and some chickens.
Lucy said: “People with ABI were leading normal lives before they suffered a significant injury, such as an accident or a stroke, and quite often they’re sent home from hospital without support or put into care homes which don’t suit their needs. We offer high quality care and effective rehabilitation to help people get their life back.
“It’s important that people are in a nice place while they recover, rather than feeling like they’re in an institution. The combination of an exceptionally kind and therapeutic atmosphere, highly skilled therapists and a conducive environment, ensure people can thrive.”
Lucy added: “We approached Unity for funding because they support the healthcare sector and there was a synergy in our value-base. We spoke to Mike Wicks, who is now our relationship manager. He was personable and genuinely interested in what we do and we knew we could work with him.”
Michael Wicks, relationship manager at Unity Trust Bank, said: “We support organisations that share our values and Ariya Neuro is a perfect example of this.
“The fact that Lucy and Paul have been awarded the highest CQC rating in terms of the care they provide, and the highest IIP rating in terms of how they support their staff, speaks volumes about the passion they have for making a positive difference to people’s lives.
“Elizabeth House is an impressive addition to their portfolio and we were delighted to support the project.”
