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We passionately support individuals with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs to flourish. Consensus. Where every moment matters.

Here at Consensus, people are at the heart of everything we do. Our person-centred care is inspired by the people we support – and is unique to every individual. Welcoming home environments and a focus on positive outcomes inspire those living in our services to lead happy and fulfilling lives. Supporting adults with a range of different needs and disabilities in our residential and supported living services, we provide high-quality care that’s tailored to each individual’s needs, goals and aspirations. From those we support, to our dedicated colleagues, we’re focused on enriching lives, creating memories, and providing opportunities to really flourish. We love seeing people gain confidence in their independence and taking pride in their accomplishments – big and small. From the everyday moments to the exceptional ones – we embrace every day and celebrate every achievement along the way, empowering those we support to enjoy the best life has to offer.

11/02/2026

As part of we’re celebrating the amazing journeys of our colleagues across 🎊

Meet Tanya, Support Worker at Perrywood House 👋

Tanya has been with Consensus for 2 years, and in that time she has truly flourished. Completing her Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care with a Distinction, she shared that in previous roles she wasn’t supported to complete an apprenticeship - but at Consensus, she’s been given the encouragement and opportunities to grow both in her career and as a person.

At Consensus, we’re proud to support our colleagues to unlock their full potential, with accredited qualifications, bespoke training programs, and guidance every step of the way; we've been named 18th in the UK’s Best Workplaces for Development™.

Explore what a career at Consensus could look like for you; https://consensussupport.com/careers/

09/02/2026

It’s - and we’re kicking off by celebrating career journeys that truly make a difference... Meet Jodie, Deputy Manager at Perrywood House 👋

Jodie began her apprenticeship as a Support Worker, completing her Level 3 in Adult Social Care 🎊achieving a Distinction🎊 and gaining the knowledge and confidence to step into her Deputy Manager role. Now, Jodie is continuing her development with a Level 5, building insight into what it means to be a Service Manager and embracing our culture of continuous improvement.

💬 Jodie’s advice for anyone considering an apprenticeship?
“Just do it! It’s going to increase your knowledge and make you better at your role - and that’s going to provide better support for the people we’re here for.”

At Consensus, we’re proud to support people to flourish in their careers, because investing in our teams means better support for the people we support 💜

06/02/2026

Real change starts with small steps. At Consensus, our ‘One Step at a Time’ approach has shaped 2025 as we embed sustainability into everything we do, supporting people to flourish, working smarter, and caring for one another.

So, we're pleased to share our first Sustainability Report for 2025, reflecting our progress, lessons learned, and our future commitments; all aligned to our Environmental, Social Impact, and Governance (ESG) priorities ♻️

Reducing carbon footprint, strengthening culture, maintaining the highest standards across our services... every moment matters and is shaped towards creating a sustainable future 💖

With over 2000 colleagues and over 700 people we support, find out how we're making real change and lasting impact; https://online.flippingbook.com/view/861626528/

05/02/2026

Start the conversation on Time to Talk Day 💙

We all have mental health that needs to be looked after, just like we all have physical health – but it can still feel hard to talk about. A simple check-in, an honest chat, or a small moment of connection can make a real difference and help break down stigma about stress and mental wellbeing.

There’s no right or wrong way – what matters is reaching out; it could be a message to a friend, a chat over a cuppa, a walk with someone you trust, or trying therapy.

By opening up about our experiences and supporting one another, we can help create kinder, more open communities where everyone feels able to thrive. We're proud that we offer access to support all year round, from Mental Health First Aiders, to counselling, to an informal chat with our Wellbeing Champions.

03/02/2026

As we head into February, we can’t quite believe a whole month of 2026 has passed us by already! From sustainability challenges and service anniversaries to furry visitors, music milestones and a fantastic CQC result, it’s been a busy and heart-warming start to 2026.

💖 Blakeney House shared the love early with a hearts-filled arts & crafts session, spreading plenty of Valentine’s cheer.
🎶 Russell at King Edwards Grove went retro, treating himself to a record player and spinning John Denver as his first vinyl choice - a hit already!
🛒 Steadman at 46 The Grove has been enjoying helping with the weekly food shop, proudly taking on the fruit & veg aisles.

These are just a few of the everyday moments that make life at Consensus so special; read more and explore what’s been happening across our services👇
https://consensussupport.com/january-moments-a-great-start-to-2026/

30/01/2026

January is National Mentoring Month!

We’re strong believers in the power of people supporting people. That’s why, in April, we’ll be launching our own mentoring programme, Mentoring Moments, designed to give colleagues the space to learn from one another, build confidence, and feel supported in their careers.

We’ll begin by piloting the programme with colleagues who have completed Leadership Programmes through our Aspiring Academy, before opening it up to even more people across Consensus.

It’s a simple idea that will make a big difference.

28/01/2026

Wales, day 2!

We snapped plenty of selfies, soaked up all those everyday moments that really matter, and met some wonderful people along the way.

Thank you, Wales, for having us, we’ve had so much fun.

27/01/2026

What a brilliant day spending time across some of our Welsh services 💛From chatting with our incredible Service Managers to catching up with some of the wonderful people we support, it was a reminder of why we do what we do every single day.

At Consensus, our values of Kindness, Commitment and Creativity guide everything, and visits like this show just how much heart and hard work go into making our services feel like home.

Most importantly, we loved seeing how teams are helping to Make Every Moment Matter in the small, joyful, everyday ways that mean the most.

Here’s just some of those moments 🎥✨

22/01/2026

As part of January’s Cervical Cancer Prevention week, today we hosted a lunch & learn Cervical Cancer Prevention session 'Very Important Invitation' with Maddy Dunningham, Cervical Screening Lead Nurse at Suffolk GP Federation.

Inviting colleagues from across our services and central support teams - women & men - the session gave our colleagues the chance to learn, ask important questions, and take part in open conversations about cervical health. Focusing on;
🩷 Raising awareness of cervical screening
🩷 Understanding the HPV vaccine
🩷 Prevention and early detection
🩷 Exploring reasonable adjustments to help make screening more accessible

Committed to supporting the wellbeing of our colleagues and providing access to information and resources that empower people to make informed choices about their health, thank you to everyone who joined us for todays session.

And thank you to Maddy & Suffolk GP Federation for running the session for us! 😊

20/01/2026

We’re thrilled to share that after their recent CQC Inspection, Southwold House has been rated as ‘Good’ – where positive risk taking and a strong learning culture enables the people they support to live their best lives🌟

Well done to Lisa, Service Manager at Southwold House, and her team for their commitment to making every moment matter. While celebrating the positive news, Lisa shared;

🎉“This is an amazing outcome which highlights all the hard work, dedication and effort from all the staff team to make Southwold a great place not only to work but also a great place to live for the individuals we support. The people we support are at the heart of everything we do, and this has been reflected in the report."🎉

Relatives shared their praise too:
💬 “It is a good home, staff listen to me, and we have a really good relationship.”
💬 “They treat me and my loved one well.”
💬 “The staff and manager are caring.”

You can read all about their inspection here: https://consensussupport.com/southwold-house-positive-risk-taking-creativity/

19/01/2026

It might be 'Blue Monday'...

but King Edwards Grove have taken a different approach! 💙 Swapping brews for chicken, they’re brushing away the blues in favour of cheeky smiles, Nandos style 🌶️😊

18/01/2026

Across Consensus, we’re proud to be a community made up of people from many different religions, beliefs, cultures and backgrounds.

For World Religion Day, we invited colleagues and the people we support to share a little about their religion - what matters most to them, an important day they celebrate, and what they’d like others to understand. By sharing insight into their beliefs and listening to different voices and experiences, we build a more inclusive culture where everyone feels seen, valued and respected.

Thank you to those who shared so openly - and to everyone across who ensures kindness and inclusivity are lived every day 💜

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Colchester
CO49PE

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http://www.consensussupport.com/

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