Summer means holidays for many of us, and this is no exception for our service users: We incorporate holidays into service users’ care plans wherever possible. And over the years, we have supported some of the guys to take their first ever holiday, their first experience of the seaside, their first cruise or their first flight.→ Read the rest
Holidays are a special time for everyone and our service users are no different. There’s the excitement of planning where stay, what to see and do, who to go with, what to take. Our service users are supported to make these decisions so they can enjoy the holiday that they want.→ Read the rest
We’re really proud of John* who took his first foreign holiday last year at the age of 31.
In October, John, who has an acquired brain injury, went on holiday to Greece supported by a member of the care team. They flew from Luton to Heraklion in Crete and had the unavoidable holiday stresses of a crowded airport, flight delays (by four hours) and consequently arriving at their destination much later than expected.→ Read the rest
Supported holidays for service users are an important part of our summer activities. These special times offer many well-being benefits, some of which are highlighted below.
We support our service users to decide where they would like to go on holiday, and who they would like to go with.→ Read the rest
Community presence and participation have always been at the heart of the services we provide at Richardson Care. We support each individual to be part of their local community and to enjoy meaningful activities. Our experience has shown that this has a positive impact on their emotional well-being, confidence and self-esteem.→ Read the rest
<p> The summer is always a special time of year when, hopefully, the weather allows us to make the most of being outdoors, enjoying the sunshine and fresh air. When it comes to holidays, we make sure that they meet the needs of our service users, who are supported in deciding where they go and who accompanies them.→ <a href="https://www.richardsoncares.co.uk/summer-activities-service-users/" class="read-more">Read the rest </a></p>
<p> We’ll soon be holding a birthday party at a local pub for John, one of our service users. That may not sound unusual, but on this occasion it is. John has been in our care for over 20 years and has rarely chosen to go out.→ <a href="https://www.richardsoncares.co.uk/john-enjoys-first-ever-holiday/" class="read-more">Read the rest </a></p>
<p> During the summer, service users with acquired brain injuries went to a range of different holiday destinations including Norfolk, Lincolnshire, Shropshire and Wales, as well as supported home visits to all parts of the UK and further afield.</p> <p>The choice of holiday destination is a decision made by each service user – we respect each person’s individuality and actively support them in making decisions, with the aim of increasing their autonomy.→ <a href="https://www.richardsoncares.co.uk/holidays-form-important-part-of-brain-injury-rehabilitation/" class="read-more">Read the rest </a></p>
<p> It has always been our philosophy to respect each of our service user’s individuality and actively support them in making decisions, with the aim of increasing their autonomy. These can be everyday choices or bigger decisions such as the choice of a holiday destination.→ <a href="https://www.richardsoncares.co.uk/choice-of-holiday-destination-is-important-to-service-users-with-learning-disabilities/" class="read-more">Read the rest </a></p>
<p> We all enjoy a holiday, but for service users with acquired brain injuries they are also an important part of their rehabilitation. A small group from our home in Boughton Green Road, along with care and support staff have just returned from a week in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk.→ <a href="https://www.richardsoncares.co.uk/summer-holiday-helps-rehabilitation-for-service-users-with-acquired-brain-injuries/" class="read-more">Read the rest </a></p>
