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
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
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
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
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
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
