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
We had been planning our big summer party for weeks and the date was set for 24th June. Each home was tasked with providing an activity or game that everyone could take part in if they wished. Families had been invited, Darren was booked for the music, Nicky for face painting and we’d ordered the food for the barbecue.→ Read the rest
It’s starting to feel very festive in our homes as our service users and staff are making and putting up Christmas decorations. In addition to the regular activities, we have lots of seasonal events planned.
Each individual’s opinion is valued, and we respect each person’s preferences, culture and traditions.→ Read the rest
There was much excitement and anticipation at the first ‘drum-off’ between two of our homes. Two of our neuro-rehab services for adults with acquired brain injury; The Richardson Mews and 144 Boughton Green Road competed in a series of drumming games.→ Read the rest
We’ve been beating the January blues with a busy start to the year at Richardson Care. Our service users have been doing lots of different activities – in Northampton and further afield as well as in the homes. We support each individual to participate in the things they love, and those that will help them to achieve their personal goals.→ Read the rest
For 35 years, we have focussed on enabling our service users to live their best lives and feel part of the community. Therefore it seemed appropriate for all of the Richardson Care family to come together to celebrate our anniversary. We held a garden party at The Richardson Mews for all of our service users and staff.→ Read the rest
We aim to offer a wide range of activities for the service users in our specialist homes. These are both within the home and the neighbouring community. Each individual is supported to make their own choices so that they can do the things they love.→ 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
