Caithness Short Breaks Service

Thurso

About Caithness Short Breaks Service

Caithness Short Breaks Service is a children and young people's care service located in Thurso, within the Highland Council area. The service is operated by Highland Council and has not yet been assessed by the Care Inspectorate, Scotland's national regulator for care services. As a newer or recently registered service, a formal quality grade on the six-point scale from Unsatisfactory to Excellent is not yet available.

The service provides short breaks care for children and young people, offering general care support to younger residents and their families. Short breaks services play a valuable role in giving children a positive experience away from home, while also providing respite and breathing space for families and carers.

Families seeking further information about the service, including current availability and the types of support offered, are encouraged to contact the service directly or consult the Care Inspectorate register for the most up-to-date information.

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 Caithness Short Breaks Service, 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 Caithness Short Breaks Service, 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?