International Day of Persons with Disabilities has been observed around the world on December 3rd since 1992 – yet the incredible achievements of the individuals we are privileged to support are recognised daily. At Home From Home Care we experience the successes of individuals with very differing needs including autism, epilepsy, learning disabilities, cerebral palsy, […]
From spooky crafts and scary costumes, to pumpkin creations and ghostly games, this week has been dominated by Halloween for the individuals we support. With activities including pumpkin carving, creating homemade decorations and planning costumes – there has been plenty of opportunities for hands-on sensory fun. The spooky goings-on will culminate in a spook-tacular Halloween
We have been lucky to have experienced a very mild autumn so far, enjoying lots of days out and outdoor adventures. From garden games with friends to trips to some of our local parks, and even a visit to West Midlands Safari Park, the individuals that we support have been making the most of the
The sun was shining as an individual from The Old Hall joined Director Hugo de Savary for brunch at Doddington Hall this week. With a keen interest in social event organising, the individual gave Hugo some great ideas for future events while they both enjoyed a relaxed meal together. From a Halloween ‘ghost walk’ to
Preparing for a child to enter adulthood can be a daunting time for most parents, but for those with children who have learning difficulties or complex needs it can be overwhelming. Home From Home Care will be attending The What’s Next Fair on 18th October at Fosse Way School in Bath to speak to parents
The sun was shining throughout this year’s HFHC Summer BBQ, with over 250 people coming together to celebrate. A fantastic afternoon of fun and games was enjoyed by individuals from across Home From Home Care, together with their friends, families and staff. Everyone tried their hand at the traditional carnival games, learning circus skills,
From making a cup of tea, to going to work or mopping the floor – most of our days are quite… ordinary. These daily tasks aren’t headline news, but for many individuals with learning disabilities achieving these tasks can be out of their reach. Continuing our series looking at the integration of Positive Behaviour Support
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Last night’s powerful Channel 4 Dispatches ‘Under Lock and Key’ highlighted the thousands of people with learning disabilities and autism that are still locked up in hospitals for disproportionately long periods of time. Despite promises made by the government in its Transforming Care Policy – the system has failed the very patients it was set
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We are delighted to announce we have been awarded an Investors In People Gold accreditation. When we opened ‘The Old Hall’ in Fiskerton, our first specialist residential care service for adults with complex needs, in 2005, we employed 25 staff members. The company now employs over 300 support staff across 11 homes, based in 5 locations – known as
Home From Home Care is delighted to announce that two of its unique homes – ‘The Oaks’ and ‘The Reeds’- have been rated Outstanding overall by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). With 18% of its services now rated Outstanding, compared to 2% nationally, and all its other services rated as Good, Home From Home Care