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
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
As we mentioned previously, we are very excited to have been shortlisted in the Neuro Rehab Times Awards 2023 in two categories.
One of these is the Care Provider of the Year award and when seeking nominations, NR Times said:
“After discharge from an acute environment, the care a person receives can play a transformative role in their ongoing recovery; often, it is the support they receive during this time which can truly supercharge their rehab.→ Read the rest
We are delighted to announce that Richardson Care has been shortlisted in two of the Neuro Rehab Times Awards 2023. They are the Innovation in Neuro Rehab award and Care Provider of the Year award. Well done to all of our employees and everyone who contributes to the services that we provide.→ 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
Congratulations to Julita Frakowska, who is a finalist in the National Learning Disability and Autism Awards 2022. Julita has been judged to be one of the top entrants in the Positive Behaviour Support category and has since been interviewed by the judging panel.→ Read the rest
Psychoeducation involves providing education, information and knowledge about a neurological diagnosis. It is very important in helping service users to better understand their diagnosis and become accustomed to living with it. Psychoeducation can be regarded as a form of trauma therapy, beneficial to an individual following a life-altering event such as a brain injury, after which they may struggle with managing their emotions and feelings of grief for the life they know and have lost.→ Read the rest
At Richardson Care we provide person-centred care and rehabilitation with a focus on neuropsychological support. Why is this so important?
All of the support we deliver is underpinned by our core values of community engagement, choice, competence, dignity, respect and providing a positive environment.→ Read the rest
