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First Inspection for Tanglewood: Good Overall with Outstanding Leadership

First Inspection for Tanglewood: Good Overall with Outstanding Leadership

When Green Light initially took over Tanglewood from its former owners, the property—which has a long operational history in the St Austell area—had reached a state of disrepair, reflected in inspections at the time. A complete physical and operational restructuring was required to bring the environment to an acceptable, modern standard so it could be […]

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20th May 2026

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Care Careers Cornwall: Inspiring Truro College Students

Care Careers Cornwall: Inspiring Truro College Students

For students currently enrolled in Health and Social Care courses, the transition from classroom theory to professional practice is a significant milestone. At Green Light PBS, we are passionate about showing students that a career in social care is not just a job—it is a rewarding vocation where you can make a tangible difference in […]

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14th May 2026

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Positive Healthwatch Cornwall Report for Tanglewood Residential Care Home

Positive Healthwatch Cornwall Report for Tanglewood Residential Care Home

We are delighted to share the findings from a recently published ‘Enter & View’ visit conducted by Healthwatch Cornwall at Tanglewood. Our small residential home in Lanjeth near St Austell is registered with the Care Quality Commission to support three adults with learning disabilities and autism. What is Healthwatch Cornwall? For those unfamiliar with their […]

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14th May 2026

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Sam’s Transition from the Family Home

Sam’s Transition from the Family Home

A Guest Blog by Brigid DeCourcy For many families, the prospect of a transition to residential care feels like a daunting leap into the unknown. When Brigid DeCourcy first considered this path for her son Sam, she was met with a complex mix of emotion and uncertainty. In this guest blog, Brigid shares a deeply […]

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28th April 2026

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Celebrating Success: The Pines Achieves a ‘Good’ Overall CQC Rating with ‘Outstanding’ Leadership!

Celebrating Success: The Pines Achieves a ‘Good’ Overall CQC Rating with ‘Outstanding’ Leadership!

We are absolutely thrilled to announce that following a recent inspection, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has officially rated The Pines as ‘Good’ overall, with an ‘Outstanding’ rating in the ‘Well-led’ category. The recent assessment evaluated our service against the CQC’s ‘Right support, right care, right culture‘ guidance. The findings reflect the team’s unwavering commitment […]

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27th March 2026

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Positive Behaviour Support: A Practitioner’s Definition

Positive Behaviour Support: A Practitioner’s Definition

An important new conceptual paper has been released in a PBS Special Issue of The Tizard Learning Disability Review, providing a much-needed “marker in the sand” for the practice of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) in the UK. Developed by a group of experienced practitioners—including Patrycja Severs, a member of Green Light’s PBS team—this definition clarifies […]

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4th March 2026

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Storm Goretti Cornwall: Safe in Massive 123mph

Storm Goretti Cornwall: Safe in Massive 123mph

Storm Goretti Cornwall: Safe in Massive 123mph Storm Goretti Cornwall: Last week, the storm we the faced was nothing short of historic. This wasn’t just a typical winter gale; meteorologists described it as a “weather bomb” that brought a rare Red Weather Warning and hurricane-force gusts peaking at an incredible 123mph in Padstow. While the […]

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13th January 2026

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Empowering Families: Why This Essential Guide to Adult Social Care is a Must-Read

Empowering Families: Why This Essential Guide to Adult Social Care is a Must-Read

At Green Light PBS Ltd., we understand that securing high-quality, person-centred support for an adult loved one who has severe learning disabilities and displays behaviour that challenges is often a deeply complex and exhausting process. Navigating the legal duties, financial mechanisms, and myriad housing options within the Adult Social Care system in England requires robust […]

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27th November 2025

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Investing in Our Team: Post-Incident Support Training with Nick Barratt

Investing in Our Team: Post-Incident Support Training with Nick Barratt

At Green Light PBS, our commitment to providing high-quality, compassionate care is paramount. This commitment extends to ensuring our staff are fully supported when dealing with challenging incidents. We are pleased to have been able to enroll some of our Positive Behaviour Support team, Physical Intervention team and management team onto comprehensive training in Post-Incident […]

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14th November 2025

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💡 Green Light Interview Prep: Your Top 10 Tips to Shine 

💡 Green Light Interview Prep: Your Top 10 Tips to Shine 

A Personal Guide to Success from Kerry Noonan, Recruitment Lead Hi everyone, I’m Kerry Noonan, the Recruitment Lead here at Green Light. If you’ve received that golden email inviting you to an interview, please know that we are already incredibly impressed! You’ve made it through the screening process because we see real potential in your […]

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12th November 2025

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