Cambian Dilston College is a

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for those with

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. It is located at Dilston Hall in

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in the

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. The remains of

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stand in its grounds. Established in 1971, it was previously known as Mencap National College Dilston and was owned and operated by MENCAP. In June 2014 Mencap sold the college to Cambian Group PLChttps://www.mencap.org.uk/news/article/mencap-colleges-sold-cambian-group and the college was renamed Cambian Dilston College. Today the college provides further education for young people with

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conditions and complex needs. The college offers day, short-break and outreach services, and up to 52-week residential placements for students.

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