Double success for St David’s House and Queen’s Cottages

St David’s House and Queen’s Cottages are celebrating a double success after winning a partnership award earlier this year and achieving a ‘Good’ rating in its most recent Care Quality Commission inspection.

The extra care housing scheme, which supports residents to live independently with access to on site care and support, was named Business of the Year: Progressions at the HOW College Collaboration Awards in April.

The award recognises the strong partnership between St David’s House and the college’s Special Educational Needs department, with students regularly visiting the scheme to develop workplace skills, build social connections and gain confidence in a supportive, real-life environment. The partnership has also enriched the daily lives of many residents who enjoy the cross generational engagement.

Building on this success, there are also plans to expand the scheme in the new academic year, providing more opportunities for residents, SEN students and students in other sectors like hairdressing or beauty.

Shortly after receiving the HOW College Award, St David’s House were also rated Good by the Care Quality Commission following their most recent inspection, highlighting the high standards of care, professionalism and the supportive environment provided by the team.

Leader of Redditch Borough Council, Cllr Matt Dormer, said: “This is fantastic news for St David’s House and Queen’s Cottages. To receive both an award for amazing partnership working and a ‘Good’ CQC rating reflects the ongoing dedication of staff to make the world they work in a better place. It is great to see the difference this service is making in supporting people to live independently in a way that goes above and beyond basic daily care. St David’s is very much part of a community, and a place people are proud to call home.”

The Council run facility is proudly celebrating this double win which recognises the quality of care and opportunities they provide to their residents and the wider community.

A copy of the CQC report is available to view here: https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-140628598

More information about the council’s extra care housing scheme is available here: https://www.redditchbc.gov.uk/residents/my-home/st-davids-house-and-queens-cottages/