Leaf Complex Care

16/12/2025

⏲️When crisis strikes, the right response can change a life.

When P’s situation reached breaking point, there was no time to waste. Within 2 hours, our Rapid Response team was in place, providing the skilled and compassionate support P urgently needed.

It wasn’t just about keeping P safe in the moment. It was about rebuilding trust, stability, and hope, step by step.

How is P doing now? Living life on his own terms.💚

Let’s have a conversation about how we can support you.

https://leafcare.co.uk/referrals-and-admissions/

16/12/2025

🕐 When urgent support is needed during the holidays, having the right help at the right time can make all the difference.

Our Rapid Response Team offers:

• 24/7 availability over the festive period
• Clinicians experienced in complex behavioural support
• PROACT-SCIPr-UK® approaches that focus on safety, dignity and reducing risk
• In-house Therapy Team Support

We step in to help stabilise complex situations, working calmly and compassionately alongside families and professionals.

Our aim is simple: to help people feel safe, supported, and able to regain their independence during particularly challenging moments.

If you’d like to find out more, you can contact us here: https://leafcare.co.uk/referrals-and-admissions/

12/12/2025

🎄Our Bristol team brought the festive spirit yesterday with their Christmas jumpers ✨

Nothing says teamwork like matching smiles, cosy knits, and a bit of sparkle.

Grateful for the laughter and kindness in the office ❤️

02/12/2025

Imagine becoming an adult, opening your childhood records, and finding page after page written in cold, clinical language…

And realising those words were written about you.

For many care-experienced young people, this is their reality.

In our new blog, Georgina (George) Rickard explores why the way we write about children matters, and how trauma-informed practice helps us replace labels with empathy, and judgement with understanding.

It’s a powerful reflection on how the stories we write can either reopen old wounds… or help them heal.

Read more here: https://leafcare.co.uk/in-the-heart-of-care/trauma-informed-practice/

George has built an impressive career as a specialist clinical practitioner, practice lead and trainer, focusing on managing and reducing high-risk behaviours of concern -including self-injury, self-harm and aggression to others. Through collaborative efforts with the therapy team, services, and acr...

25/11/2025

✨“She knows what she wants.” – Ashanti’s mother

Ashanti is a confident, young woman who is building more independence every day. With the right support in place, she’s able to make choices, enjoy her routines, and take part in the things she loves.

Her mum shares how much Ashanti enjoys going to school, how they cook dinner together, and how they work as a team in the kitchen. These everyday moments show just how far she has come, and how much pride she takes in doing things for herself.

This video highlights Ashanti’s journey: steady progress, new experiences, and a family who has always believed in her. Her story is a reminder that when people are supported in the right way, they can grow in confidence and live life on their own terms.

Read more here: https://leafcare.co.uk/clients-impact-stories/supporting-ashanti-to-reduce-her-behavioural-challenges-through-stable-routines-and-proactive-support/

18/11/2025

🏕️In the UK, it’s estimated that between 5–16% of school-aged children experience sensory processing difficulties, which can significantly impact their learning, behaviour, and daily participation.

Combining individual functional assessment, structured sensory activities, purposeful environmental adjustments, clear routines, and expert OT involvement, person-centred approaches help children with sensory processing difficulties thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

Designing a sensory-friendly environment involves crafting a personal space that responds to a child’s natural instincts, helping them to feel secure, calm, and able to concentrate.

Some of the elements that a sensory-friendly environment should include are:

💡Control lighting (dimmable lights, blackout curtains, or soft lamps to reduce visual overload)
🔇Reduce noise (noise-cancelling headphones, soft furnishings, or white noise to absorb sound and loud noises)
🏕️Quiet zones (teepee tent, sensory den, or a corner with soft textures to offer a safe and quiet space)
🎨Use calming colours (muted, soft tones like pale blues, greens, lavender, or off-whites)
🧺Limit visual clutter (use baskets, tidy boxes, and calm wall art instead of overwhelming posters or open shelving)

Read more in our latest article: https://leafcare.co.uk/blog/how-to-support-a-child-with-sensory-processing-disorder/

30/10/2025

🌟When we first met Rylee, he had spent a long time in hospital and was ready for a fresh start. With the right support, he moved into Cherry Tree, which he now calls home.

Rylee is thriving, planning his days with a sensory board, studying Animal Care at college, volunteering, and enjoying the community. His voice shapes his own future: “I get the life I want, not what you guys want.”

We’re proud to support Rylee to do more of what he loves – swimming, spending time with animals, playing basketball, and making memories with his family.

✨Watch the video to see Rylee enjoying life’s little moments:

Do you know what it takes for someone to turn a chapter of uncertainty and waiting into a story of independence and personal growth?

15/10/2025

🌿Visit us at London Job Show

17th & 18th October 2025 | Westfield Shepherds Bush

We’re excited to be at this year’s London Job Show, and we’d love to meet you! 💚

Come and say hello to the Leaf Complex Care team to learn more about the work we do, the people we support, and the rewarding career opportunities available across our services.

Whether you’re experienced in care or just beginning your journey, we’ll be happy to chat about how you can grow, make a difference, and be part of a team that truly cares.

https://leafcare.co.uk/jobs/

09/10/2025

📢Introducing our newest resource:
💚A Parent’s Guide to Home Support for Autistic Children

Have you ever wished for a guide that truly understands your family’s journey, one that speaks your language, recognises your challenges, and celebrates your child’s strengths?

That’s precisely why we created our first Autism Guide, a heartfelt, practical resource built around real experiences.

A Parent’s Guide to Home Support for Autistic Children is a guide that serves as a bridge in offering insights, strategies and tips from Leaf Complex Care’s therapy team of specialists on how parents can support their children’s unique strengths and abilities in their own home.

Inside, you’ll find practical advice and reflections on:

🌱 Understanding autism through a strengths-based lens
🏠Creating sensory-friendly home environments
🗣️Communicating in ways that encourage growth and connection
🤝Finding the right care and support networks
💫How therapy teams can work alongside families to help children thrive

✨Download the 'A Parent’s Guide to Home Support for Autistic Children' today and discover how small, everyday moments of understanding can make a lasting difference.

📖Link: https://leafcare.co.uk/resource-hub/

06/10/2025

📸Here’s a little peek into what Jack has been up to lately (please don’t miss the last photos, they’re our favourites, and Jack’s too!)

A little background:

🏡After moving between temporary places, Jack and his family hoped for something more stable – a home of his own, with the right support around him.

With patience, teamwork, and the dedication of his family and our team, Jack is now happily settled in his own home – a space that truly reflects his needs and gives him the stability he deserves. 💚

Today, Jack has a core team who know him well and share in his laughter, his routines, and his love of new adventures. From days at the beach to visits to the zoo, from growing his confidence with everyday tasks to trying new experiences, Jack’s world is full of joy.

👉If you’d like to read more about Jack’s journey and how we support people to live with independence, choice, and the right care around them, you can check out his full case study here: https://leafcare.co.uk/clients-impact-stories/jacks-care-journey-why-risk-taking-matters-in-care

01/10/2025

🌟When we first met Rylee, he had spent a long time in hospital and was eager for a new chapter in his life. With the right support in place, Rylee moved into Cherry Tree, where he now calls home.

Since then, he’s been building a life full of choice, joy, and new opportunities. From planning his days with his own sensory board, to studying Animal Care at college, volunteering at a country park, and enjoying time in the community, Rylee is thriving.

What stands out most is Rylee’s voice in shaping his own future. As he proudly says: “I get the life I want, not what you guys want.”

We’re privileged to walk alongside Rylee on his journey, supporting him to do more of what he loves – whether that’s swimming, spending time with animals, playing basketball, or making memories with his family.

✨Watch the video to see Rylee enjoying his life and celebrating the little moments that mean the most.✨

👉If you’d like to learn more about how we support people to live with independence, choice, and the right care around them, please get in touch with our team: https://leafcare.co.uk/referrals-and-admissions/

29/09/2025

✨We spent such an amazing day at our end-of-summer celebration with the people we support, their families, and our teams.✨

It was a day filled with joy, laughter, and community, and a wonderful reminder of what happens when we all come together. From games and singing to handmade crafts, raffles, football, and even a tug of war (the girls took the win 💪), every moment felt special.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who made the day possible, and to the families and people we support who brought the energy, kindness, and spirit that made it truly unforgettable.💚

Here’s to many more days like this, celebrating together, creating memories, and feeling proud of the community we’re building. 🌟

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