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
The enthusiasm of a dog, a special connection with a horse or the feel of an alpaca’s fur – activities with animals are some of the most popular amongst service users at Richardson Care.
We organise a wide range of events and activities to cater for all of our service users’ interests and preferences.→ Read the rest
At Richardson Care we support our service users, who have an acquired brain injury or learning disabilities, to have an active and fulfilling life. We work with each individual to define and achieve their personal goals – one step at a time.→ Read the rest
Richardson Care has been a member of CPI (The Crisis Prevention Institute) for over 27 years, when our founder, Brian Richardson, was looking for a suitable staff training programme. He wanted something that embodied the ethos of the company: ensuring that every interaction prioritises the safety, dignity and autonomy of the individuals we support.→ 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
At Richardson Care we use the ‘Mum test’ as an informal but powerful guiding principle to ensure compassion, dignity, and quality in everything we do.
The ‘Mum test’ simply means: Deliver care in the way you would want it to be delivered to your own mum (or someone you love).→ Read the rest
Our long-term community neuro-rehabilitation service at 144 Boughton Green Road has been re-accredited as an Approved Provider by Headway. The specialist service for 14 males with acquired brain injury and complex needs was deemed ‘Outstanding’ in two categories and ‘Good’ in the remaining four categories, achieving an overall grade of ‘Good’.→ Read the rest
After just 16 months at Richardson Care, we are pleased that Kevin* has been able to move to a specialist supported living environment.
Kevin was admitted to our ABI Rehabilitation and Transitional Service at The Richardson Mews following a traumatic brain injury after being involved in road traffic collision while he was in his early twenties.→ Read the rest
Our services are well-placed to enable our service users to gain the benefits of being outdoors. And the Spring, combined with the lovely weather that we’ve been having, is the perfect opportunity to make the most of those benefits.
The simple act of going outside and experiencing nature can have profound positive effects on physical and mental well-being.→ Read the rest
At Richardson Care we have three specialist homes that provide neurorehabilitation and care for adults with acquired brain injury (ABI) and we aim to deliver positive, life-changing outcomes for all of the people in our care.
Service users are often admitted to Richardson Care following a period of acute rehabilitation in a specialist hospital or secure in-patient setting.→ Read the rest
