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<div class="logo-text-main">Crestwood Care Ltd</div>
<div class="logo-text-sub">Supported living & 24-hour community support</div>
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<div>Call us: <a href="tel:+447724579799">07724 579 799</a></div>
<div>Email: <a href="mailto:info@crestwoodcare.co.uk">info@crestwoodcare.co.uk</a></div>
<div>Web: <a href="https://www.crestwoodcare.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noopener">crestwoodcare.co.uk</a></div>
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<h1>Supported Living That Puts Recovery, Stability and Independence First</h1>
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Crestwood Care Ltd provides <strong>supported living accommodation and 24-hour support</strong> for adults
living with <strong>mental health challenges</strong>, people stepping down after
<strong>hospital discharge</strong>, and individuals who need ongoing practical and emotional support to
live safely in the community.
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We currently operate across
<strong>London (Lambeth, Bromley, Croydon, Lewisham), Kent (Gillingham), East Sussex (Brighton),
Milton Keynes and Oxford</strong>.
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<div class="hero-badge">Supported living accommodation</div>
<div class="hero-badge">Mental health & step-down support</div>
<div class="hero-badge">24-hour staffing & community presence</div>
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<h2>Our Story</h2>
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Crestwood Care grew out of a clear gap in the system: adults leaving hospital or living with long-term mental
health challenges often had nowhere truly suitable to go — home was not always safe or supportive enough, and
traditional care settings did not always promote recovery or independence.
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<p>
Our founders had seen first-hand how people with mental health needs and complex life histories can
<strong>thrive in the right environment</strong>: safe accommodation, consistent staff, a calm atmosphere and
practical support with everyday life. Crestwood Care Ltd was created to offer <strong>small, homely supported
living services</strong> where people are treated as individuals, not bed numbers.
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We began by supporting adults in London boroughs whose main needs were around <strong>mental health,
stability and community integration</strong> rather than clinical nursing. Many were stepping down from
inpatient wards or intensive placements and needed a softer landing.
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<div class="timeline-year">Our Growth</div>
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As placements stabilised and outcomes improved, we expanded supported living into
<strong>Lambeth, Bromley, Croydon and Lewisham</strong>, then into
<strong>Gillingham (Kent), Brighton (East Sussex), Milton Keynes and Oxford</strong>. Each new property was
chosen to feel like a home, not an institution.
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<div class="timeline-year">Today</div>
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Today, Crestwood Care works closely with local authorities, NHS teams, housing providers and families to
offer <strong>24-hour supported living environments</strong> that balance safety, structure and independence.
</p>
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“We measure success in more than tenancy length. We look at reduced hospital readmissions, stronger daily
routines, improved wellbeing and people feeling confident in their own space.”
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<h2>Our Mission, Vision & Values</h2>
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<h3>Our Mission</h3>
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To provide <strong>safe, homely supported living accommodation</strong> and <strong>24-hour, recovery-focused
support</strong> that enables adults with mental health challenges to live meaningful, stable lives in the
community.
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<h3>Our Vision</h3>
<p>
A world where leaving hospital or moving on from crisis <strong>does not mean going back to square one</strong>.
We want Crestwood Care services to be recognised as <strong>trusted, therapeutic environments</strong>
where people can rebuild skills, confidence and independence at their own pace.
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<h3>Our Values</h3>
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<h4>Dignity & Respect</h4>
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We see the person before the diagnosis. Everyone has a story, strengths and preferences that shape how we
provide support in their home.
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<h4>Recovery & Hope</h4>
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We believe people can move forward, even after very difficult experiences. Our role is to provide the
right environment, structure and encouragement to make that possible.
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<h4>Safety & Stability</h4>
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A consistent, calm environment and reliable 24-hour staffing are essential for people coming out of
hospital or crisis. We prioritise both emotional and practical safety.
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<h4>Independence & Choice</h4>
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Supported living means <strong>support with</strong>, not <strong>doing for</strong>. We encourage
tenants to make decisions, take positive risks and be involved in their own plans.
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<h4>Honesty & Partnership</h4>
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We are clear about what we offer and where other services are needed. We work alongside clinical teams,
families and commissioners as partners, not in isolation.
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<h2>What We Do in Supported Living</h2>
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Crestwood Care provides <strong>accommodation plus non-regulated support</strong> within a supported living
model. We do not provide clinical nursing or regulated personal care, but we work closely alongside those who do.
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<li>Self-contained or shared accommodation in ordinary community settings.</li>
<li>24-hour staff presence (waking nights / sleep-ins as required by the service design).</li>
<li>Structured day and night routines tailored to individual needs and recovery goals.</li>
<li>Support with tenancy sustainment, neighbour relations and property standards.</li>
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<h3>Who We Support</h3>
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<li>Adults with <strong>mental health conditions</strong> who need ongoing support to live in the community.</li>
<li>People leaving hospital or step-down units who need a supportive bridge back to independence.</li>
<li>Individuals who have experienced repeat crises or breakdowns in other settings.</li>
<li>People who benefit from 24-hour staff on-site or on-call for reassurance and risk management.</li>
</ul>
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Our teams provide <strong>practical, emotional and environmental support</strong>. Where regulated personal care,
nursing or intensive therapies are needed, these are arranged and delivered by appropriate CQC-registered or NHS
partners alongside our service.
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<h2>Hospital Discharge, Step-Down & 24-Hour Support</h2>
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Many of our tenants join us at a crucial point: they are leaving hospital, section, rehab or a very structured
placement and need a careful, well-planned step into the community. Our supported living services are designed
to make that transition <strong>safe, stable and hopeful</strong>.
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<li>Close coordination with ward staff, social workers and discharge coordinators.</li>
<li>Pre-admission visits, joint meetings and gradual introductions wherever possible.</li>
<li>Risk-aware planning around medications, routines, triggers and early warning signs.</li>
<li>Flexible support to prevent readmission and maintain community placement.</li>
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<h3>24-Hour Support</h3>
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<li>Staff available day and night for reassurance, prompts and support.</li>
<li>Waking or sleeping night staff as specified by the placement.</li>
<li>Support with daily structure: meals, activities, appointments, self-care prompts.</li>
<li>Rapid response to emerging issues, with clear escalation to clinical and emergency services if needed.</li>
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<h2>Safeguarding, Training & Staff Support</h2>
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Supported living for people with mental health challenges requires staff who are confident, compassionate and
well-trained. We invest heavily in our teams.
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<h3>Safe Recruitment</h3>
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<li>Right-to-work checks and identity verification.</li>
<li>Enhanced DBS checks where required by role and setting.</li>
<li>Full employment history and reference checks.</li>
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<h3>Training & Induction</h3>
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<li>Induction covering supported living principles, professional boundaries and non-regulated tasks.</li>
<li>Training in mental health awareness, de-escalation, relational working and safeguarding.</li>
<li>Additional training based on specific service user needs and risk profiles.</li>
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<h3>Supervision & Wellbeing</h3>
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<li>Regular 1:1 supervision and reflective practice.</li>
<li>Team meetings and handovers to maintain consistency.</li>
<li>Support for staff wellbeing, recognising the emotional demands of this work.</li>
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Safeguarding is at the core of everything we do. Our staff are trained to recognise and respond to risks of
abuse, self-harm, neglect or exploitation, following local safeguarding procedures and multi-agency guidance.
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<h2>Where We Work</h2>
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Crestwood Care currently provides supported living accommodation and 24-hour support across:
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<li><strong>London:</strong> Lambeth, Bromley, Croydon, Lewisham</li>
<li><strong>Kent:</strong> Gillingham</li>
<li><strong>East Sussex:</strong> Brighton</li>
<li><strong>Buckinghamshire:</strong> Milton Keynes</li>
<li><strong>Oxfordshire:</strong> Oxford</li>
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If you are based just outside these locations, please contact us. We will always be honest about whether we can
support you directly, develop a new service, or signpost you to other providers.
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<h3>For Individuals, Families & Carers</h3>
<p>
Whether you are exploring supported living for yourself or a loved one, we will take time to understand your
story, worries and hopes. We aim to make the process transparent, respectful and at a pace that feels safe.
</p>
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<li>Clear explanation of what supported living is (and is not).</li>
<li>Opportunities for visits, introductions and trial periods where possible.</li>
<li>Named contact at Crestwood Care for ongoing communication.</li>
</ul>
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<h3>For Professionals & Commissioners</h3>
<p>
We welcome referrals and partnership working with local authorities, NHS trusts, ICBs, housing providers and
other agencies involved in mental health and step-down pathways.
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<li>Flexible service models, including block contracts and spot placements.</li>
<li>Outcome-focused reporting and risk management plans.</li>
<li>Open communication and participation in MDTs and review meetings.</li>
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<h2>Talk to Us</h2>
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If you would like to know more about Crestwood Care Ltd, our supported living accommodation or 24-hour support
services, please get in touch. We are happy to have an informal, no-pressure conversation about what you need.
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<li><strong>Phone:</strong> <a href="tel:+447724579799">07724 579 799</a></li>
<li><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:info@crestwoodcare.co.uk">info@crestwoodcare.co.uk</a></li>
<li><strong>Website:</strong> <a href="https://www.crestwoodcare.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.crestwoodcare.co.uk</a></li>
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our privacy notice. We will not sell your data or use it for unrelated marketing.
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