Re-investing in and re-purposing our services to ensure they continue to meet the needs of the existing individuals we support is a key focus for Consensus’ Development & Partnerships team. Following an internal review, it was identified that Huntley near…

Andrea Nash is Manager of Pool Cottage, an 8-bedroom Consensus service for adults with learning disabilities and profound or multiple needs. She has led the service, in Wilcrick near Newport, for ten years, and has been with Consensus for over…

Learning to drive a car can open up a whole world of freedom, giving people the ability to get from A to B on their own as well as building upon independence and confidence. Michael, who lives at 89a Hampton…

“Although the Welsh name ‘Ty Cwtch’ has no direct translation in English, its closest meaning is ‘a cuddle’ or ‘a hug’ or ‘a small safe space.’ If you were to say, “come here and give me a Cwtch,” people would…

The Pines is a pleasant house close to Bury St Edmunds providing a high standard of accommodation for individuals with learning disabilities and complex needs. Some people living at the service may also express behaviours which others might find challenging.…

“There’s a close-knit family atmosphere at Ashbury House. The people who live here, and the staff team, are friendly and welcoming. It’s a very happy home.” So says Chris Charles, Service Manager of Ashbury House, a residential service for adults…

Consensus are delighted to share that Consensus Service Manager, Elizabeth (Liz) Smith of The Gables in Ely, Cambridgeshire, has been named the winner of the ‘Social Care Nurse Award’ in the East of England Regional finals of the Great British…

Consensus Gretton were proud to support the Scottish Dietitians Network Digital Meeting 2021. On the 10th of June 2021, colleagues from Consensus’ specialist Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) team were asked to join and present at an online digital event for the…

This week is Learning Disability week and the theme is celebrating art and creativity and how it improves mental health, self-confidence and inclusion for people with learning disabilities.   Art and creativity is a big part of our support at Consensus…