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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
We are delighted to announce that Green Light PBS is now listed on CareFind.com, a new platform designed to empower families in their search for the right care and support. Created by the NHS, Care Find is a free, impartial platform designed to help families find care homes in England. It removes commercial bias from […]