Independent Living Skills for Adults with Learning Disabilities
Sandhills, Leighton Buzzard
Our activities include:
- Independent living skills
- Literacy and Numeracy
- Basic Computer Skills
- Arts & Crafts
- Healthy Living and Eating
- Handling Money
- Homemaking Skills
- Exercise to Music
- Relaxation Classes
- Games with a purpose (eg. blindfolded food tasting)
- Seasonal Activities (making Christmas decorations, decorating Easter eggs, &c.)
- Gardening (including annual sunflower growing competition)
- Pet Care
- Cooking
Also, trips out by arrangement: Leighton Buzzard Narrow Gauge Railway, Woburn, Whipsnade, &c.
Ridgely Drive in Winter
Independent Life Skills in an Authentic Home Environment with Garden (and Cat)
Solving the Puzzle
Would you like to learn independent living skills in a working family home with pets and a garden?
The Puzzle was set up as an alternative to uninspiring day care environments.
After listening to what people really wanted we decided to set up something more interesting and true to life.
We can help you join up all the pieces that make up life skills and solve the puzzle of independent living.
We take no more than five guests at any one time and offer a safe and intimate experience for anyone over 18 wishing to work towards a more independent life.
Daily fee includes all learning materials, lunch & drinks.
Why The Puzzle?
Think of a jigsaw puzzle, where each individual segment combines to complete the full picture. When you work to put all the pieces together you are rewarded with the satisfaction of solving the puzzle!
Tabi, Summer 2026
Contact us today to arrange a free taster!
01525 382 578
Who Are We?
My name is Mo. I’m the manager of The Puzzle. I have set up a day centre from my own home so I can provide guests with a range of independent living skills and fun activities, learnt in the live domestic environment of a working home.
My life’s career has been devoted to care. I have extensive experience of caring for the elderly, people with brain injuries, autism, and all types of special needs. My philosophy is to treat everybody with kindness & respect, and to build up people’s independence as much as possible.
I’m Chris and I’m co-owner and administrator for The Puzzle. I also have a lot of experience in care: with people with special needs, autism and emotional & behavioural difficulties. My passion is helping people become as independent as they can be, through a combination of fun and learning.
I have many years experience as a Careers Adviser and a Health & Safety Consultant.
We are both approved Shared Lives Carers with over twenty years experience.
OPENING HOURS (not open weekends or public holidays)
- Monday
- 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
- Tuesday
- 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
- Wednesday
- 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
- Thursday
- 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
- Friday
- 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
The Puzzle Day Centre 