Hove specialist care team recognised with top award

A specialist residential home in Brighton has been named Care Team of the Year at the inaugural Brighton & Hove Care Awards.

Vallance Gardens, which supports adults with profound and multiple learning disabilities and complex health needs, received the award in recognition of its commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred support.

Judges praised the home for its exceptional specialist expertise, strong team culture and dedication to helping people lead meaningful lives. Their comments highlighted the team's ability to support people with complex health needs, the positive outcomes achieved through personalised approaches, and the supportive environment created for both people supported and team members.

The award follows a successful year for the home, which achieved strong quality assessment results, high team member retention rates and recognition for its innovative approaches to support.

The team has also been recognised for helping people achieve greater independence, access a range of enriching experiences and make progress towards personal goals. Families and healthcare professionals have highlighted the positive impact of the support provided at the home.

Vallance Gardens is part of Achieve together, a provider of specialist support for autistic people and people with learning disabilities across England and Wales.