Very real concerns over report into ATUs
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Paul de Savary This week Secretary of State for Health & Care, Matt Hancock announced an ‘immediate’ review, to be carried out by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), into practices in Assessment and Treatment Units (ATUs), including the prolonged seclusion and long-term segregation used in the ‘care’ of individuals with complex learning disabilities and autism. […]
Festival of Sleep
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The Festival of Sleep is a celebratory day created to remind individuals to take a rest after the chaos of the festive season. But life with a child with learning disabilities may make it difficult to get the essential sleep required for wellbeing, let alone indulgent post-Christmas naps. The importance of sleep is well known […]
Preparing for Christmas
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Whilst most families are excitedly anticipating Christmas, when you have a child with a learning disability or autism, preparing for Christmas can take more consideration and planning. What many view as enjoyable markers of the season – such bright lights, crowds, noise, visitors, celebrations and disruption to routine – when viewed from the eyes of […]
Kidz in the Middle
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We are pleased to announce that Home From Home Care will be at holding a stand this year’s Kidz in the Middle event, which is being held at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry on Thursday 21st March, 9.30am – 4.30pm. You will find us on stand A5, so come along and find us as we will be happy […]
OxFSN Information Fair – 17th Nov 2012
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Paul and Ann will be talking to parents at the Oxfordshire Family Support Network Information Fair on Saturday 17th November at the Kassam Stadium in Oxford. This is a fantastic event not to be missed as it is packed full of information for parents of children with complex needs. Come along and find us there; Event time; 1pm – 5pm, […]