Short Breaks - 7 Edlington Walk

7 Edlington Walk, Newton Heath, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M40 1JA

01616835211

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

3 March 2022

Provider

Manchester City Council

Beds

5 beds

About Short Breaks - 7 Edlington Walk

Short Breaks - 7 Edlington Walk is a residential care home in Manchester providing respite care for people with learning disabilities and/or autism. Details of the most recent CQC inspection are set out below.

Short Breaks at Edlington Walk is a residential care home providing respite care for up to five people with learning disabilities and/or autism. Three people were using the service at the time of inspection. The home maintained strong hygiene practices throughout, with effective systems in place.

Staff had access to personal protective equipment and received training in its correct use. The provider assessed how PPE might cause anxiety for residents and tailored equipment types to individual needs, such as ensuring clear face coverings for those who rely on lip reading. The home manager sought support from external agencies, including the local health protection team, when needed.

Source: CQC inspection report, 26 March 2022

Specialist Care

Learning disabilities

Fees and availability

We have not verified a current weekly fee for this home. Ask for a written quote based on the room and care needed, including any extra charges.

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Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 21 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 5 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · M40 1JA

Registered care categories

Learning disabilities.

These describe the registration. The home must assess whether it can meet the individual person's needs and whether a place is available.

CQC ratings in more detail

Overall rating shown by CQC: Good.

Rating report published 17 July 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 3 March 2022.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
Caring: Good
Responsive: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Short Breaks - 7 Edlington Walk's CQC record and reports.

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5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Short Breaks - 7 Edlington Walk, consider asking...

1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Short Breaks - 7 Edlington Walk, look out for...

1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?

Could the NHS fund Short Breaks - 7 Edlington Walk's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

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