Braehead Cottage

Hawick

About Braehead Cottage

Braehead Cottage is a children and young people's care home located in Hawick, in the Scottish Borders, operated by Greenleaf House Co Ltd. At its most recent Care Inspectorate inspection in August 2025, the home achieved an average grade of Very Good, rated 5 out of 6 on Scotland's care quality scale, reflecting a strong commitment to high standards of care and support for its residents.

The home provides general care for children and young people, offering a nurturing and supportive environment tailored to the needs of younger residents. Braehead Cottage aims to create a safe, homely setting where children and young people can thrive and receive the individual attention they need.

With its location in Hawick, the home benefits from being part of a welcoming community in the Scottish Borders, providing residents with access to local amenities and opportunities to engage with the wider community around them.

Last Inspection

26 August 2025

Care Inspectorate Grades

Care homes in Scotland are graded on a 6-point scale (1-6) across five key questions. Grades range from Unsatisfactory (1) to Excellent (6).

Wellbeing Support

How well do we support people's wellbeing?

Very Good5

Care Planning

How good is our care and support planning?

Very Good5

Setting

How good is our setting?

Very Good5

Staff Team

How good is our staff team?

Very Good5

Leadership

How good is our leadership?

Very Good5

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5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Braehead Cottage, consider asking...

1.How do you support young people to maintain contact with their family?
2.What education and skills development is available?
3.How do you handle situations where a young person is distressed or at risk?
4.How are young people involved in decisions about their own care?
5.What does the transition plan look like as a young person approaches adulthood?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Braehead Cottage, look out for...

1.Does the environment feel homely and age-appropriate, not institutional?
2.Do staff interact with young people as individuals, not just service users?
3.Is there evidence of personalisation -- young people's own belongings, artwork, choices?
4.Do young people seem comfortable and relaxed around staff?
5.Is the atmosphere positive and nurturing, or tense and controlled?