Magdalen Close Hostel is a residential home for up to 22 people who have a learning disability or autistic spectrum disorder. People who use the service may also have mental health needs, a physical disability or dementia. There are four ‘houses’ which have the capacity 14 beds for people living at the home on a long term basis and four beds for short stays located within one of the ‘houses’. In addition there were four separate flats available for people who were being supported to prepare to live more independently in the community.