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‘In the Heart of Care‘ is a blog series where our therapy team shares proactive support and personalised tools that encourage people’s journeys forward.

Experience a fresh and unique viewpoint and join us in discovering what compassionate support and person-centred care truly mean.

Strategies for Nurturing Emotional Well-Being in Individuals with PDA

Living with pathological demand avoidance (PDA) can be a challenging experience for the individual and their family. However, there are a range of proven strategies that can aid in building positive self-image and emotional well-being in children and adults with PDA. At Leaf Complex Care, we use proactive approaches tailored to the individual's unique needs to help build a healthy self-image and promote self-acceptance to help people with complex care needs to reach their full potential....

Principles of Person-Centred Care

Person-centred care prioritises the unique needs, preferences, and autonomy of individuals, leading to better healthcare outcomes and a more compassionate care environment. The value of respect, involvement in decisions, maintaining confidentiality, and addressing physical and environmental needs are the main principles of person-centred care....

Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA): Characteristics and Strategies for Support

Pathological demand avoidance (PDA) is a pattern of behaviour that describes challenges with carrying out demands. PDA is also known as extreme demand avoidance, as people might go to extreme lengths to avoid demands of all kinds. Pathological demand avoidance behaviours significantly impact people's lives and overall functioning. Learn more about the characteristics, symptoms, causes and the best support strategies for pathological demand avoidance in our comprehensive guidepost....

The Impact of Visual Processing Disorder on Daily Life and Social Interactions

Visual processing disorder (VPD) occurs when the brain has challenges processing visual information. People with visual processing disorder may need more time to acquire specific skills and learning processes, and sometimes it can affect a person's quality of life. However, it's important to highlight that visual processing disorders do not affect an individual's intellectual capabilities. In this blog post, we discuss the impact of visual processing disorder and how Leaf Complex Care can help you reach your full potential and increase your levels of independence through proactive care....

Common ADHD Challenges and Characteristics

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can present significant difficulties for individuals due to its symptoms. Some of these symptoms include hyperactivity, impulsivity, and inattentiveness. These challenges can manifest in various aspects of a person's life, such as academic or work performance, social interactions, and personal relationships. Nevertheless, with compassionate support, individuals with ADHD can overcome these obstacles and lead fulfilling lives. This blog post aims to explore the challenges associated with ADHD, highlight its impact on learning, work, and social interactions, and emphasise the importance of personalised support plans for individuals with ADHD....

Types and Examples of Challenging Behaviour

Understanding challenging behaviour, or behaviour that challenges, is a complex yet vital aspect of our interactions. Behaviour that challenges refers to actions that may pose difficulties in personal, social, or educational settings. It can vary widely and may stem from various factors such as emotional distress, communication difficulties, or unmet needs. By exploring the different types and examples of challenging behaviour, we can gain valuable insights into approaching and addressing people's lives. Only through empathy, effective strategies, and Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) approaches can we strive for positive outcomes....

CQC KLOEs: Key Lines of Enquiry for Healthcare Services

CQC KLOEs, which stand for Key Lines of Enquiry, are an essential component in assessing and evaluating the quality of healthcare services by care providers. Developed by the UK's Care Quality Commission (CQC), KLOEs serve as a structured framework to investigate various aspects of care provision. It ensures that healthcare providers meet the necessary standards of high-quality care and adopt an open and fair culture. These KLOEs cover a wide range of critical areas, and by systematically examining these key lines of enquiry, the CQC aims to promote continuous improvement in healthcare services, ultimately enhancing the quality of care for individuals and communities....

Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD): Symptoms and Causes

Sensory processing disorder (SPD) can present immense challenges for individuals. Understanding sensory processing disorder, its types, and its causes is paramount when providing support or starting your treatment journey. Whether you're a parent, caregiver, educator, or someone seeking to understand SPD better, this blog is here to shed light on this challenge....

Quiet BPD: High-Functioning Borderline Personality Disorder BPD

High-functioning or quiet borderline personality disorder is a specific type of BPD that leads to more covert, internally focused mental health challenges. Although this is a less invasive and observable form of borderline personality disorder, individuals with quiet BPD still experience overwhelming emotions of depression and unstable self-image. Adequate therapy and guidance can help you cope with BPD symptoms, have fulfilling interpersonal relationships, and excel in all spheres of life....

Importance of Person-Centred Care

Person-centred care recognises the uniqueness of each person, their values, and their preferences, ensuring that their voice is heard and respected throughout their care journey. By prioritising the person, person-centred care promotes a collaborative relationship between health and social care providers and the people they serve, leading to improved outcomes, increased satisfaction, and a more holistic approach to people's well-being....

The Link Between Dysgraphia and Other Learning Difficulties

Dysgraphia is a learning difficulty that presents unique challenges in translating thoughts into written language. This difficulty impacts all aspects of written expression, grammar, punctuation, and composition. Furthermore, dysgraphia often is linked with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and other learning difficulties, such as dyslexia and verbal and written language disorders. Given the individualised nature of dysgraphia and its different support requirements, personalised approaches are essential for individuals to unlock their true potential. By understanding dysgraphia, we can pave the way for transformative support that honours the unique strengths and needs of each individual....

What Can Trigger Behaviours That Challenge and How to Prevent it?

Behaviours that challenge refer to actions or reactions that may be disruptive or harmful to a person and the people around them. By understanding the cause of behaviours that challenge, we can collectively provide better support and care to people who experience behavioural challenges. In this blog, we'll be discussing what can trigger challenging behaviour and how to prevent or better manage it....

Open Letter from Louisе Bray on 2023 Reflections and 2024 Plans

Celebrating Our People’s Achievements at the Care and Support West Awards

Part of our team attended the Care and Support West Awards, held in Birmingham, to celebrate our finalists for their excellence and impact. ...

Catalyst Care Group 2023 Survey Share Your Voice and Help People to Better Understand Health and Social Care

Celebrating Five Years of Making an Impact

International Women’s Day

Women's History Month is the perfect time to honour women's contributions to history, society, innovations, and technology. Every year on March 8th, we celebrate International Women's Day (IWD), the recognition of women's rights and achievements worldwide. The whole month is dedicated to promoting gender equality and women's inclusion at all levels of our society. Raising awareness of gender equality reflects the importance of women's rights and what more we can do to achieve equal gender opportunities....

Benefits for Support Workers at Leaf Complex Care

Our support workers at Leaf Complex Care focus on the humanised approach of tailored care and support. Our organisation is CQC regulated and offers a wide range of services to people who require complex care in the comfort of their own homes. The support workers at Leaf Complex Care aim to give vulnerable people the confidence to become more more independent and involved in their community....

Leaf Complex Care – Proud to be Certified as a Great Place To Work®

A Great Place to Work® prioritises the satisfaction and well-being of its people, fostering a culture of diversity, respect, trust, and teamwork. Recently, Leaf Complex Care has been certified as a Great Place To Work® organisation, and this recognition only empowers us to impact the lives of the people who work with us and those we serve. ...

Faster to the complex care you need: Leaf Complex Care launches new website

UK - Bristol, Exeter, Slough, and Midlands, 10.10.2022 - Leaf Complex care, one of the best-tailored complex care and support providers for people with mental and physical challenges, is thrilled to announce the launch of its new website....

Leaf Complex Care CQC

Congratulations to Leaf Complex Care Exeter who were rated ‘good’ across the board in their recent CQC inspection...

The impact of COVID -19 on the Complex Care Sector

The impact COVID-19 has had on the care sector is profound with the virus having been a huge health concern for vulnerable people with complex care needs. Many people with complex health and social needs are at high risk of complications associated with the infection so the social distancing measures that were introduced have proved to be particularly difficult for people who depend on care services....

Call us if you know someone with complex care needs that are a risk to themselves or others or have noticed rapidly escalating behaviours.