A Step Beyond

Enriching Lives, Empowering Futures

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About A Step Beyond

We are a newly established company with decades of experience in care and support. Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for those we support, as well as for our employees. Our passionate team provides innovative support to individuals with complex needs, helping them enrich their lives.

Empowering Individuals to Excel

We aim to be the specialist provider of choice, enriching the lives and futures of those we support. We serve as a bridge to help individuals understand their identity, explore their skills, and maximise opportunities for a successful, meaningful, and happy life. Our commitment is to offer consistent support to all, including individuals with complex needs who have faced challenges in settling due to insufficient support in the past.

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Our Expertise

What We Do

A Step Beyond offers practical support services to people with complex needs in their homes and the community, including:

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Supported living

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Outreach work

We understand that families of people with complex needs may require support too. Our services extend to them on different levels, ensuring they receive breaks and assistance whenever needed.

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Who are we for?

Who We Support

We provide a range of different types of support for adults, parents and their families. These include:

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People with mental health problems

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Individuals on the Autism Spectrum

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People with relationship management difficulties

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People with complex needs

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People with communication difficulties

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Parents and carers of those mentioned above

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People with learning difficulties

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People with social skills challenges

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Parents and carers seeking a better understanding of their relative's condition and behaviour

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Why Choose Us?

Our highly trained staff transform the experiences of Individuals and families with Autism and complex needs through:

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  • A package of well-coordinated and high-quality services delivered by well-prepared staff addressing specific needs and risk factors


  • Removing social limitations and developing skills and qualities in those we support


  • Empowering self-realisation and helping individuals realise their true potential


  • Collaborating "with" the individual, not just working "for" them


  • Adapting communication to each person's abilities using visual aids and alternative methods


  • Supporting individuals with severe complexities and challenges struggling with frequent moves
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Positive Behaviour Support

Positive Behaviour Support is a specialised approach that provides individualised interventions to people exhibiting challenging behaviours. 

How it works

Our process involves collecting data to understand the reasons behind problematic behaviours. By learning why individuals engage in these behaviours, we develop strategies to prevent their recurrence.

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Enforcing Positive Habits:

We aim to resolve problematic behaviour by teaching individuals new skills and positive habits. Positive Behaviour Support is a holistic approach considering all factors impacting a person and their behaviour. We address various problematic behaviours such as:

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Aggression

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Destructiveness

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Social withdrawal

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Tantrums

We are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of those we support and their families, creating a more inclusive and supportive community for all.

YOUR Journey to Empowerment Begins Here

Contact Us Today

Reach out to us at A Step Beyond to discover how we can make a positive impact on your life or the lives of your loved ones. Whether you have questions about our services, need guidance, or wish to explore partnership opportunities, our dedicated team is here to assist you.


Choosing A Step Beyond enhances your quality of life. We are committed to creating tailored solutions that meet your unique needs. Contact us today to start your journey towards a more enriched and empowered future. We look forward to helping you achieve greater independence and fulfilment.

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