Both located along the Essex seaside coast, Blakeney House (in Westcliff-on-Sea) and Kingston House (in Leigh-on-Sea) are residential services supporting individuals with learning disabilities, autism, mental health issues and complex needs, some of the individuals may also express behaviours that…

Consensus are delighted to be shortlisted as a finalist in the Specialist Care category of this year’s LaingBuisson Awards. Now in its 15th year, the LaingBuisson Awards celebrate organisations that set new standards of excellence within their industries, including within…

Andrew, a 64-year old man with learning disabilities and autism from Bristol moved to Ty Machen from a nursing home in March 2020. Andrew had been living at the nursing home for two years, however as a result of a…

In recent years, as a society we have become more aware that a lack of suitable provision in the community means too many individuals with learning disabilities and complex needs are spending prolonged periods in secure hospital environments, often with…

When Karen Parker-Farthing started her role as service manager at Station Road, a residential service for individuals with learning disabilities and complex needs in Kettering, Northants, it was the start of a new chapter for her. Prior to this she…

From exotic birds and safari animals to eclectic patterns and self-portraits, over the Covid-19 lockdown, the supported individuals at Kingarth in Greater Manchester, flexed their amazing art skills to produce some fabulous wall art to add to their service gallery.…

The last few months have been extremely challenging, not just for Consensus as a provider of support and accommodation for people with learning disabilities, autism and additional complex needs, but also on a wider global level. During these challenging times…

At Parklands the team are highly experienced in supporting people with profound multiple learning disabilities and additional complex needs including epilepsy, physical disabilities, visual and hearing impairment and sensory loss. The team focus on ensuring the individuals they support can…

During the Covid-19 pandemic, ensuring the individuals we support continue to participate in activities they enjoy and maintain a sense of routine has been an important part of keeping them safe, well and happy. Whether it is setting up a…