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Isabellas's Homes Limited

1. Organisation Overview

Isabella’s Homes Limited is an established provider of supported living and residential support services for adults with mental health needs, learning disabilities, and complex vulnerabilities. Operating since 2014, the organisation delivers personalised, recovery‑focused support across small community‑based settings in the West Midlands.

The service is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) for the regulated activity Personal Care, ensuring compliance with the Health and Social Care Act 2008 and associated regulations.

Service Model

Supported Living

The service provides flexible, person‑centred support within individual or shared accommodation. Support is designed to promote:

  • Recovery and stability

  • Skill development and independence

  • Safe community integration

  • Positive risk‑taking within structured boundaries

Support packages range from low‑level outreach to 24‑hour staffed environments, depending on assessed need.

Step‑Down and Transitional Support

Isabella’s Homes specialises in supporting individuals transitioning from:

  • Inpatient mental health services

  • Section 117 aftercare

  • Residential placements

  • Crisis or emergency accommodation

The model emphasises gradual progression, recognising that recovery is non‑linear and should not be rushed.

Client Group

The service supports adults aged 18+ with:

  • Mental health diagnoses (including severe and enduring conditions)

  • Learning disabilities and/or autism

  • Special educational needs (SEN)

  • Complex trauma histories

  • Behaviours that may challenge

  • Needs arising from previous detention under the Mental Health Act

Packages are tailored to individuals with varying levels of complexity, including those requiring multi‑agency involvement.

Approach and Values

Isabella’s Homes operates a strengths‑based, trauma‑informed, and outcomes‑focused approach. Key principles include:

  • Promoting autonomy and choice

  • Collaborative care planning

  • Respecting dignity and individuality

  • Consistency, structure, and emotional safety

  • Partnership working with health, social care, and community agencies

Staff are trained in safeguarding, positive behaviour support, de‑escalation, and person‑centred planning.

Outcomes and Impact

The service aims to achieve measurable improvements in:

  • Mental health stability

  • Daily living skills

  • Community engagement

  • Reduction in hospital admissions

  • Increased independence and confidence

  • Sustainable long‑term accommodation pathways

Progress is reviewed regularly with the individual and commissioning partners.

Accommodation

Properties are community‑based, well‑maintained, and designed to offer a homely, safe environment. Each location provides:

  • Private bedrooms

  • Shared communal areas

  • Access to local amenities

  • Proximity to transport links and community resources

Environmental risk assessments and health & safety checks are routinely completed.

Partnership Working

Isabella’s Homes works collaboratively with:

  • Local authority commissioning teams

  • Community mental health teams

  • Learning disability services

  • Primary care

  • Advocacy services

  • Families and informal networks (where appropriate)

This ensures continuity of care and coordinated support planning.