Buttercup House

Glasgow

About Buttercup House

Buttercup House is a children and young people's care home located in Glasgow, within the East Dunbartonshire council area. The home is operated by Enable Scotland (Leading the Way), a well-established organisation with a strong track record of supporting people across Scotland. As a newer service, Buttercup House has not yet been assessed by the Care Inspectorate, which grades services on a scale of 1 (Unsatisfactory) to 6 (Excellent).

The home provides general care for children and young people, offering a supportive and nurturing environment tailored to the needs of younger residents. Enable Scotland (Leading the Way) brings considerable experience to the delivery of care, helping to ensure that young people receive consistent, compassionate support in a safe setting.

Families seeking care for a child or young person in the East Dunbartonshire area may wish to contact Buttercup House directly for further information about availability and the services provided.

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?

Not Assessed

Care Planning

How good is our care and support planning?

Not Assessed

Setting

How good is our setting?

Not Assessed

Staff Team

How good is our staff team?

Not Assessed

Leadership

How good is our leadership?

Not Assessed

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5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Buttercup House, 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 Buttercup House, 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?