8 top tips for an autism-friendly Christmas
Christmas is a magical time of year, filled with joy, love, and togetherness. However, for people and families touched by autism, the holiday season can come with its unique set of challenges. The pressure to make everything perfect can be overwhelming. But fear not, because we’ve gathered some valuable tips to help you have a […]
Celebrating People not Labels: The Power of ‘Person We Support’ over ‘Service User’
At Seco Support, we’re all about creating connections that matter. And it starts with the words we use. Have you ever thought about how language can shape our perception of the world? We certainly have, which is why we’ve chosen to use the term ‘person we support’ instead of the more common ‘service user’. 1. […]
Promoting Independence: 4 Ways to Help Empower the People We Support
Supported living plays a crucial role in helping empower the people we support with disabilities to lead independent lives within the community. As a dedicated supported living provider, we at Seco Support recognize the significance of nurturing skills and confidence for independent living. In this blog post, we’re excited to share four effective ways to […]
Navigating Behaviours of Concern in Supported Living
In the world of supported living, each person we support’s journey is unique, and sometimes, that journey comes with its own set of challenges. We’re talking about behaviours of concern – those moments when things feel a bit tough to handle. At Seco Support, we believe that understanding and managing these behaviours is a crucial […]
What is person-centred support and why is it so important?
Many supported living providers use the term ‘person-centred’ when advertising their services, but what exactly is it? And why is it such an important consideration when choosing a support provider for you or a loved one? Person-centred support is not just about providing support that meets an individual’s physical needs, but also their emotional, and […]
Finding the Right Care Provider for Your Loved One with Complex Needs
At Seco Support Ltd, we understand the challenges and concerns of parents and caregivers of individuals with learning disabilities, mental health, and autism. We are here to help you find the right support for your loved one so they can lead a fulfilling and happy life. As a leading complex needs support provider, we offer […]
What does Supported Living actually mean?
Seco Support prides itself on being a supported living provider for those with complex needs, be they autism, learning disability, or mental health related. But what is supported living? And what does being a complex support provider mean? What is Supported Living? Supported living is when a person lives in their own home, in the […]
The top 4 most common questions about Learning Disabilities
As a supported living provider, Seco Support offer their services to people who have learning disabilities, autism or mental health difficulties. But what exactly is a learning disability? Read on to find out more. 1. What is a Learning Disability? Perhaps the most important question discussed during our training week is what defines a learning […]
Your wellbeing, our priority
Wellbeing: The state of being comfortable, happy or healthy. Just as we need to take care of our physical health, we need to take care of our mental health too. And considering how much time is spent at work, it’s not surprising the affect this has on our wellbeing. As a valued employee of Seco […]
What is the Blue Light Card?
What is the Blue Light Card? What discounts can I get? How much does it cost? How does it work? Seco employees are entitled to apply for the Blue Light Card scheme, as a worker in the social care sector. Read on to find out what great discounts holders of the Blue Light card are […]
