Therapy and medical support
At National Star, we offer diverse therapy programmes tailored to enhance lives and meet the needs of students and residents.
At National Star, we offer diverse therapies tailored to enhance lives. Immerse in healing waters with aquatic therapy, explore emotions through dramatherapy, emotional health and wellbeing services, access comprehensive medical services, find harmony with music therapy, enhance function through occupational therapy and physiotherapy, and empower communication via speech and language therapy.
As a charity, fundraising enables us to provide state-of-the-art equipment that transforms lives.
Every gift helps fund specialist facilities and life-changing equipment that empower our students to thrive.
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Aquatic therapy
Our state of the art therapy pool benefits from a surround and under water music system, light and video projectors and much more.
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Dramatherapy
Dramatherapy is a creative psychological therapy which uses drama to stimulate creativity, imagination, insight and growth in students.
Read more: Dramatherapy
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Emotional health and wellbeing
Our experienced team of psychology and behavioural support specialists adopt a holistic, person-centred approach.
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Medical services
National Star has a team of 20 nurses that support students and long-term residents.
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Music therapy
Our music therapy sessions use sound to create a safe environment where students can explore their feelings and memories at their own pace.
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Occupational therapy
Our occupational therapists help students to become more independent in their lives.
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Physiotherapy
Our Physiotherapy team are experts in working with people with complex disabilities.
Read more: Physiotherapy
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Private therapies
We offer a range of expert private therapy services. Register your interest today.
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Speech and language therapy
Our speech and language therapists help students to improve how they communicate.
Read more: Speech and language therapy
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Ski experience
National Star's annual Andorra ski experience helps students develop confidence, physical skills, and resilience.
Learn more about our ski experience
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Our approach
National Star enables young people with disabilities to realise their potential through education and personalised learning opportunities.
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Student accommodation
We provide a range of college accommodation for students in Ullenwood and Cheltenham, ranging from small residential bungalows to independence flats.
Last reviewed on 22/10/2025