Eden Alternative - Changing the Culture of Care

Eden Alternative UK & Ireland

1 week ago

Congratulations to The Briars and The Old Rectory both of whom have received an Outstanding rating from CQC. The Briars has been on the Eden Alternative UK Register of Homes since 2010 and the Old Rectory since 2015.

Of the Briars, a Greensleeves Care home in Sandown, Isle of Wight, the CQC report said “The staff approach to care, using the principles of The Eden Alternative, aimed to improving the well-being of people by creating positive environments and promoting caring relationships. Its values and ethos were clear in the way every staff member worked and interacted with people, putting them at the centre of everything that happened in the home.”

Of The Old Rectory, a Southern Healthcare home in Exeter, the CQC report said “Eight staff had trained as Eden associates. This philosophy is nationally recognised and was designed to address the challenges to ensure people do not experience loneliness, helplessness and boredom by creating an environment of loving, meaningful and spontaneous activity. A comment on the home's culture said staff retention had improved and people commented on the 'buzz and happiness' of the home.” It’s worth noting that the Old Rectory achieved an Outstanding rating in four of the five Key Lines of Enquiry.

Congratulations to the Senior Management Team, the staff and residents of both Homes on a terrific achievement. ... See MoreSee Less