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
Occupational Therapy is a thread that runs through daily life at Richardson Care. It is led by Specialist Neurological Occupational Therapist, Heather Bushell, and implemented by Activity Support Workers every day.
Occupational Therapists play a crucial role in supporting individuals with brain injuries as they transition into volunteering or other vocational occupations.→ 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
It’s National Volunteers’ Week in the UK so we celebrating volunteers and volunteering.
At Richardson Care, we aim to enable our service users to fulfil their potential and live happy and active lives. An important part of this has always been to enable engagement in community activities as much as possible, and doing voluntary work has many benefits to both the volunteer and the organisation.→ 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
Physiotherapy helps to recover motor function and the movement of joints, muscles and tendons. It aims to improve mobility, strength and balance.
Neurophysiotherapy is a specialist branch of physiotherapy, which involves the assessment and treatment of individuals who have neurological conditions or conditions affecting the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord).→ Read the rest
Now that Spring is here, we’re really enjoying getting out and about as much as possible. Some of our service users have been on holiday to Devon, or to West Midlands Safari Park. Closer to home, there have been fishing trips, shopping trips, cinema trips, canal-side walks and a visit to Sywell Aerodrome.→ 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
Sometimes we are asked why our baseline fees for specialist residential care are the same, regardless of the size of the bedroom and the facilities within it. This is because it’s not just the fee for the room (as when booking a hotel), all the wraparound care and other facilities are included too.→ Read the rest
