[AccyMad]

When I read the opening post on this thread, I was a little concerned - thought it might prompt one of those 'they have to live somewhere but not on our doorstep' kind of rants, thank goodness the people who have posted have more sense than that.
I work in a home for people who have severe learning difficulties & can display very challenging behaviours, we are also located near a school in a residential area and have never in the 9 years we have been open had any problems or issues with them or any other neighbours.
We have excellent staff who take care of our residents & accompany them on every activity. when we first opened our manager went across to the school & spoke to the head teacher telling them who we are & what we do, he invited her to speak to the pupils & she answered any questions they had regarding our residents. I think this probably helped as I have never witnessed any of the pupils staring or making derogatory comments about them, they just accept them - even on occasion shoutring to ask how one of them is if they haven't seen them out & about for a while.
If anyone has concerns about this place opening, I'd say ask questions about any worries you may have, I'm sure if they are a reputable company the owners would be happy to alleviate any fears