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
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
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
Our specialist home at 23 Duston Road, has been rated ‘Good’ in a recent inspection by the CQC (Care Quality Commission). The independent regulator found the service to be ‘good’ in all areas: safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led, providing “exceptionally-tailored care, support and treatment.”→ 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
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
We have lots of different Christmas activities taking place at Richardson Care, so that all of our service users can do the things that they want to do during the festive period. This may be going to church services, singing carols or making mince pies.→ Read the rest
As part of our regular review processes, we support every service user in each home to complete an annual questionnaire. This asks them questions about various aspects of their life. For example, how much they like their home environment – their bedroom, the lounge, dining room, garden, etc.→ Read the rest
Richardson Care is 35 years old this year and we’re proud to remain an independent family business. And two of the residents who were with us then are still in our care today.
Richardson Care was set up in the family home of the late Brian Richardson, his wife Jackie and daughter Laura to provide a supportive home environment for young adults who had mental health or learning difficulties.→ 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
