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Social Worker Student Placements at Eltisley Manor: Learning Through Real Relationships
Choosing where to complete a student placement is about more than gaining experience. It’s about finding an environment where you are welcomed, encouraged to ask

A Day in the Life of a Head Housekeeper at Baldock Manor Hospital
Clean, safe and welcoming surroundings play an important role in creating a positive therapeutic environment. At Baldock Manor, that responsibility sits with a dedicated housekeeping

How Day Centres Support Independence for Adults with Learning Disabilities and Autism
For adults with learning disabilities and autism, independence can mean many different things. For some, it may be learning to make choices about how they

A Day in the Life of a Senior Support Worker at Howe Dell Manor
When people think about working in care, they often picture supporting residents with their day-to-day needs. While that is certainly part of the role, being

A Day in the Life of a Support Worker in an LD Day Centre
If you’re considering a career as a Support Worker in a learning disability (LD) day centre, you might be wondering what the role really looks

What is Trauma-Informed Care in Mental Health?
A more human approach to understanding and treating distress By Dr Mareike Suesse “What happened to you?” not “What is wrong with you?” That simple

What is a Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)?
A detailed guide to PICU services, who they support, and how they enable recovery When a person’s mental health deteriorates to the point where there

Windermere House retains GOOD PAMMS rating with Excellent outcomes
Windermere House has successfully retained its GOOD rating following its latest PAMMS inspection, with no requirements for improvement and three areas achieving an Excellent grade.

Nouvita Healthcare expands learning disability provision with acquisition of Lansdowne Care Services, saving local jobs and homes for service users
Nouvita Healthcare has completed on the acquisition of six services from Lansdowne Care Services ltd, which had fallen into administration, adding the established Learning Disability