Anvil Close, Streatham, London

Anvil Close is home to 12 people, living across four flats with three people in each. People range in age from their mid-40s to their 60s and each person has their own interests, routines and favourite ways to spend their time. The two people in the first floor flat, accessible by lift are looking for someone to join them.

People often eat together in the evenings, catching up over dinner before settling into the rest of the night. There are some brilliant cooks and talented bakers in the house, so homemade treats are never far away. Birthdays are a big occasion too, with everyone joining in to celebrate and making sure each one feels special.

During the week, most people head out to the clubs, and groups to do the things they enjoy. Evenings and weekends are often spent listening to music, going on days out or relaxing at home.

A little more about everyone:

Derek loves music, especially seeing it performed live. He enjoys going to his local snooker group, where you'll often find him playing darts or snooker before settling down with a beer. Holidays are another favourite, and a trip to Ibiza is still one of the highlights.

Glenn enjoys music, spending time with the people around him and the familiar routines of everyday life. He likes choosing what to wear and deciding what's for breakfast before heading into the day.

Getting out and about is something people enjoy, whether that's visiting local carnivals, going on days out together or planning the next holiday.

Back at home, people enjoy using the interactive projector from the Social-Ability Happiness Programme. Whether it's games, music or colourful interactive activities, it's become a popular way to spend time together.

Family is an important part of life for many people living at Anvil Close, with regular visits and phone calls helping people stay connected with the people who matter most.

Whether it's baking a cake, listening to music, heading out for the day, celebrating a birthday or sitting down together for dinner, life at Anvil Close is shaped by the things people enjoy doing and the familiar routines they share.

Hi, my name is Mandy and I am the Manger at Anvil Close.

l have worked at Anvil Close for the past 12 years and am proud to be part of an established team supporting people to live ‘gloriously ordinary lives’ having fun and enjoying life.

The team encourage people to make choices and support them to follow their interests and passions, be that in the home or out in community. We pride ourselves on noticing the everyday smiles, eye contact and cheeky smirks as a way of connecting with people and building relationships.

Anvil Close is in South London with the vibrant busy community of Tooting on our doorstep so there is always plenty to see and do.“ - Mandy Fisher

Extracts from latest CQC Report

Staff demonstrated a good understanding of people's support needs but also about people's likes and dislikes, the things they enjoyed doing, their behaviours and how best to support them.

People told us that they were able to express their choices and lived their lives how they wanted. People were supported to participate in their chosen social and leisure interests on a regular basis. One relative said: "He loves art and goes to art class once a week."