The Next Step Trust-Respite

Marsh Meadows, 31 Marsh Lane, Southowram, Halifax, HX3 9UF

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

Not available

Provider

The Next Step Trust

Beds

4 beds

Costs and who runs this home

This is the only care home The Next Step Trust runs in England.

How to pay for a care home explains the council means test, what counts as capital and the funding you can ask to be assessed for.

About The Next Step Trust-Respite

The Next Step Trust-Respite is a small four-bed residential home located in Southowram, Halifax, within the Calderdale area of Yorkshire and The Humber. The service specialises in supporting younger adults with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments.

As a respite care facility, it provides short-term accommodation designed to offer relief for both service users and their regular carers. The home's small size allows for a more intimate setting where staff can focus on individual needs and preferences.

The service is operated by The Next Step Trust, a provider working within the learning and physical disability care sector. This home has not yet received a CQC inspection, so formal regulatory ratings are not currently available. Those considering this home as an option may wish to contact the provider directly to discuss the specific support and facilities available.

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesPhysical disabilitiesSensory impairmentsYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting The Next Step Trust-Respite, 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 The Next Step Trust-Respite, 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4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?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 The Next Step Trust-Respite'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.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees