Catalyst Care Group

30/10/2025

Sometimes progress is quiet - it looks like someone hanging clothes out to dry.

For Jack, one of the people supported by , this moment reflects growth, confidence, and pride in taking care of his own space. With the guidance of one of his support worker, Steve, he’s learning practical skills that strengthen his independence and help him take part in everyday life.

Not long ago, Jack’s world was filled with uncertainty. He moved between temporary homes every 28 days, never sure where he’d be next. Today, he’s settled in his forever home - a place built around his needs, where he feels safe, confident, and understood.

The trust and understanding between Jack and his support workers remain central to his progress. Through their connection, Jack continues to develop new skills, rediscover confidence, and experience what true stability and inclusion can bring.

👉 Visit our website to read more inspiring stories of people gaining independence and creating meaningful change through the right support.

29/10/2025

Sometimes progress is quiet - it looks like someone hanging clothes out to dry.

For Jack, one of the people supported by Leaf Complex Care, this moment reflects growth, confidence, and pride in taking care of his own space. With the guidance of one of his support worker, Steve, he’s learning practical skills that strengthen his independence and help him take part in everyday life.

Not long ago, Jack’s world was filled with uncertainty. He moved between temporary homes every 28 days, never sure where he’d be next. Today, he’s settled in his forever home - a place built around his needs, where he feels safe, confident, and understood.

The trust and understanding between Jack and his support workers remain central to his progress. Through their connection, Jack continues to develop new skills, rediscover confidence, and experience what true stability and inclusion can bring.

👉 Read more inspiring stories of people gaining independence and creating meaningful change through the right support: https://catalystgrp.co.uk/case-studies/

27/10/2025

Restrictive practices - restraint, seclusion, and forced medication - are still used in UK care settings when support doesn’t meet individual needs. The consequences are serious: trauma, lost trust, and further isolation for people who already face barriers.

PROACT-SCIPr-UK® takes a proactive, person-centred approach, addressing needs before crises arise. By focusing on understanding, early intervention, and individual strengths, it reduces the need for restrictive practices while supporting dignity, confidence, and autonomy.

If you want to see how this approach can make a real difference in practice, reach out - we’d be happy to talk. - https://catalystgrp.co.uk/get-in-touch/

24/10/2025

Understand the need before it turns into crisis, and there will be no crisis.

That’s the heart of ProACT-SCIPr-UK — acting before behaviour escalates, recognising what a person is communicating, and responding with compassion, not control.

With an impressive reduction in restrictive interventions by 75% in just one year, this approach proves that when we listen, adapt, and involve the person in every decision, we don’t just reduce restriction — we build trust, confidence, and safety.

This is not reactive care.

This is proactive support and positive risk-taking — the kind that brings people joy, progress, and a true sense of purpose.

🎥 Learn more about this approach - https://catalystgrp.co.uk/proact-scipr/

16/10/2025

'He phones me every night now. Just to say goodnight.' – Christine, Elliot’s mother

For 4.5 years, Elliot lived in a hospital where rules and restrictions shaped every part of his day. He couldn’t use public transport, visit his family easily, or follow his own routine.

With careful planning, co-production, and by placing Elliot at the centre of every decision, his life began to transform. Together with his family, therapists, and support team, we:

➕ Gave him control over his days – exploring buildings he loves, listening to music, and creating art again.
➕ Reduced restrictive practices and medication.
➕ Built strong, open communication between Elliot, his family, and his team.

The difference? Trust, presence, and genuine choice. When support walks with someone, not over them, lives flourish.

If you’re supporting someone like Elliot, let’s work together to help them live the life they deserve. - https://catalystgrp.co.uk/referrals-and-assessments/

Community Services

14/10/2025

💚 What if supporting your autistic child at home felt a little easier - and a lot more possible?

A Parent’s Guide to Home Support for Autistic Children is full of practical ideas and real-life insights from the Leaf Complex Care’s team. It’s designed to help families nurture strengths, build connection, and create home environments where children truly thrive.

Leaf Complex Care is accredited by the The National Autistic Society with the Autism Specialist Award, reflecting their commitment to creating inclusive, person-centred environments where autistic people feel understood, respected, and supported.

Inside you’ll find:
🌱 Strengths-based approaches to understanding autism
🏠 Tips for sensory-friendly home spaces
🗣️ Ways to communicate that encourage growth
🤝 Guidance on finding the right support networks
💫 How therapy teams can work alongside families

For parents, social workers, and commissioners alike - this guide shows what’s possible when families and professionals come together.

✨ Download it today and see how small, everyday moments of understanding can make a lasting difference. - https://leafcare.co.uk/resource-hub/

13/10/2025

Living with isn’t always visible to others.

It can look like trying your best every day — while your mind races ahead, jumps between thoughts, or feels overwhelmed by things that seem simple to everyone else.

It’s the quiet frustration of wanting to focus, to fit in, to be understood — and still feeling like the world doesn’t quite get it.

So if you ever feel unseen or misunderstood, this week is a reminder: your feelings are valid, your experiences are real, and you are not alone.

Because how you feel truly matters — even when the world doesn’t always understand.

09/10/2025

When Jack’s residential placement broke down, there were only 28 days for him to find another place to live.

What followed were 18 months of inconsistency and abrupt changes - different homes, different faces, and no sense of stability.

Then, with the right support from Leaf Complex Care around him, things began to change.

Jack now has a home of his own - a place where he feels safe, calm, and happy.

He’s smiling again, going swimming, spending days at the beach, and enjoying life in ways that once felt out of reach.

Because when support is consistent and person-centred, people don’t just cope - they thrive.

If someone in your care could benefit from a stable, person-centred environment like Jack’s, reach out to our team to see how we can help. - https://catalystgrp.co.uk/referrals-and-assessments/

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After a difficult time moving between temporary places, Jack and his family hoped for something more stable – a home of his own, with the right support aroun...

07/10/2025

Behind every innovation is a mind that dares to see things differently.

This Awareness Month, we celebrate the creativity, energy, and unique perspectives that people with ADHD bring into our communities and workplaces.

Their curiosity, focus, and drive don’t just inspire ideas - they inspire people.

When we approach ADHD with understanding and compassion, we see a wealth of talents and potential waiting to shine.

💙 Discover how embracing different ways of thinking can create a brighter, more inclusive world. - https://catalystgrp.co.uk/blog/the-strengths-of-people-with-adhd/

26/09/2025

Every moment of care should begin with dignity, respect, and compassion.

In this video, Dan Kenealy and Rebecca Badgley, our Principal Instructors, explore how our ProAct-SCIPr-UK® accreditation keeps those values at the centre of everything we do.

They answer the questions commissioners often ask:

✅ What should commissioners know about the value of working with a PROACT-SCIPr-UK® accredited organisation like Catalyst Care Group?
✅How does this approach help reduce long-term costs by preventing hospital admissions and increasing community resilience?
✅How does being an accredited centre set CCG apart in terms of safety and clinical governance?

For commissioners, this means an approach they can trust - one that:

✨ Reduces restrictive practices and unnecessary hospital admissions
✨ Gives staff confidence to respond calmly and consistently
✨ Builds stronger, more resilient communities
✨ Creates safer, more sustainable outcomes for the people we support

It’s about being there in the difficult moments, guiding with care, and giving families, professionals, and commissioners peace of mind.

👉 Learn more about this approach and download our free guide - https://catalystgrp.co.uk/proact-scipr/

👉If you have any questions, or know someone who could benefit from this approach, please reach out, we’re happy to support - https://catalystgrp.co.uk/get-in-touch

Proactive. Person-centred. Proven.Commissioners need more than reassurance - they need an approach they can trust to deliver safe, consistent, and compassion...

23/09/2025

What is giving you a headache? 🤔

Is it the complexity of health and social care resources? The space between what you’d like to achieve and what feels possible right now?

Commissioners, social workers, healthcare professionals - we want to hear from you.

Take the 2025 Catalyst Care Group White Paper Survey and share your insight. Your experience will directly shape the new 2025 White Paper, influencing resources and guidance to make care more practical, relevant, and effective across the health and social care sector.

Your voice matters - and now is the time to make it count. ⏳

Take the Survey Now - https://survey.alchemer.eu/s3/90884615/CCG-White-paper-Survey-2025