Specialist care for adults with acquired brain injury and learning disabilities can be a very rewarding place to work, but it can also be challenging. The individuals we care for have unique and complex needs which require understanding and patience.
Reflective practice in the workplace is the process of taking a step back to think about different experiences – the situations we encounter, the decisions we make and the outcomes that follow.→ Read the rest
Dexter Griffin, our Maintenance Manager, highlights the work of our maintenance and cleaning teams who don’t always get the spotlight they deserve. They are the quiet force behind the comfort, safety, and wellbeing of the people we support in our homes.→ Read the rest
The hard work and dedication of our staff play a big part in the outcomes that our service users with acquired brain injury or learning disabilities achieve. This may sound obvious, but small things can make a big difference, especially to someone who has complex needs.→ Read the rest
Our 2025 staff conference took place on 13th & 14th November and celebrated the successes of our staff and service users, and the steps forward that we have made as an organisation. It’s been two years since we held our first Richardson Care conference, and during that time we have seen much growth, learning and change, and have much to be proud of.→ Read the rest
Helen Carter and Christina Crout have joined Richardson Care as Admissions and Referrals Co-ordinators. They bring varied professional experience and skills to their new roles, working with Admissions and Referrals Manager, Gill Ayris.
Gill says: “I’m delighted to welcome Helen and Christina on board.→ Read the rest
Silvia Silva, Head of Care at Richardson Care, joined us in January 2023. Here she talks about her role and reflects on her first two years.
We have some wonderful, dedicated people working at Richardson Care in roles that require many different qualities, such as; compassion, patience, resilience, resourcefulness or creativity. And we aim to provide a positive, open, inclusive, friendly and professional environment for our staff as well as the service users that they care for.→ Read the rest
The Psychology Team at Richardson Care is led by Consultant Clinical Psychologist Dr Pedro Areias Grilo, who is supported by three Assistant Psychologists. The Assistants stay for around 12 months, in which time they gain experience and broaden their knowledge.→ Read the rest
We’re pleased to announce that, following a restructure, Dr Pedro Areias Grilo has been appointed Clinical Head at Richardson Care. Pedro is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and has been part of the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) at Richardson Care since 2014.
Pedro will continue his role in leading the psychology team and supporting service users. → Read the rest
At Richardson Care, we conduct a formal survey every year asking the families of service users in our care for their feedback. As the last couple of years have put the care sector under enormous pressure, and we’re very pleased to report that the feedback from families has been better than ever.→ Read the rest
