We are delighted to have been ‘Highly Commended’ by the panel of judges in the NR Times 2023 awards. The award for Innovation in Neuro-Rehab was hotly contested with nine organisations being shortlisted. They were recognised for their willingness to embrace innovation and embed forward-thinking and often sector-leading practices into their service, for the benefit of patients and families.→ 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
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
We’d like to thank Jane Payne, who is moving on after 19 years at Richardson Care.
Jane joined as a Registered Homes Manager in 2003, becoming Service Manager in 2011 and Operational & Clinical Officer in 2020. We are very grateful for the dedication and commitment that she has shown to the service users, their families, the staff and the company during this time.→ Read the rest
Community presence and participation have always been at the heart of the services we provide at Richardson Care. We support each individual to be part of their local community and to enjoy meaningful activities. Our experience has shown that this has a positive impact on their emotional well-being, confidence and self-esteem.→ Read the rest
These are the reflections of Wendy Coleman, Registered Manager at 23 Duston Road, who retires in June after 10 years at Richardson Care. We’d like to thank her for the way that she has led her team and brought stability to the home.→ Read the rest
Once again, Admissions & Referrals Co-ordinator Ebony has come up with a novel idea to engage our service users, who have acquired brain injuries, in a range of activities. With the usual activities restricted due to the Coronavirus safety measures, we have been finding new ways to keep service users active and engaged, supporting their mental well-being, physical health and cognitive skills.→ Read the rest
Activities of daily living require a huge range of cognitive skills, which we develop from childhood as we grow. However, someone who has an acquired brain injury has to re-learn many of these skills. At Richardson Care we take an holistic approach, where members of our clinical team work with each service user to develop the skills they have lost.→ Read the rest
As our service is expanding, we need to recruit more care support workers so we decided to create a video to show that working in care can be truly rewarding.
The video shows care support workers and managers talking candidly about why they love working for Richardson Care, and the satisfaction that they get from supporting the service users.→ Read the rest
The Coach House is our newest specialist residential care home and our third dedicated to adults with acquired brain injury. It is adjacent to The Richardson Mews and under a joint CQC Registration. It is a self-contained home and run by Registered Homes Manager, Jo Wilkins.→ Read the rest
