Very real concerns over report into ATUs

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

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

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

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

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, […]