Knowledge Centre

Straight answers, honestly given.

What families, social workers and commissioners actually ask us about residential learning disability care, written down so you do not have to guess.

Compliance and transparency
How we train and develop our staff at Catherine House
The training infrastructure behind a five bed home, and why we built it.
6 min read
FamiliesSocial workersCommissionersPotential staff
Trust and proof
What does a CQC rating actually mean?
Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate, what those words really tell you.
5 min read
Families
Trust and proof
Has Catherine House changed hands?
The move from sole trader to limited company in June 2024, explained honestly.
4 min read
FamiliesSocial workersCommissioners
Compliance and transparency
Fire safety at Catherine House, February 2025
A real inspection, a real outcome, published openly.
3 min read
FamiliesSocial workersCommissioners
Comparisons
Residential care vs supported living: what is the difference?
Two models, side by side, and why we chose residential for Catherine House.
4 min read
FamiliesSocial workersCommissioners
Comparisons
Small care home vs large provider: what to consider
What scale brings, what it takes away, and what a five bed home offers.
5 min read
Families
Fears and concerns
What happens if we are not happy with the care?
How complaints work at Catherine House, and why we want to hear them.
4 min read
Families
Costs and funding
How much does residential care actually cost?
How fees work, who pays, and how we talk about money before you visit.
4 min read
FamiliesCommissioners