Dala

Lockerbie

About Dala

Dala is a children and young people's care home located in Lockerbie, within the Dumfries & Galloway council area. Operated by Radical Services Ltd, the home has achieved an average grade of Very Good (5 out of 6) from the Care Inspectorate, Scotland's independent regulator of care services, at its most recent inspection in June 2025. This strong rating reflects a high standard of care and support for the young people who live there.

The home provides general care for children and young people, offering a supportive and nurturing environment tailored to meet their individual needs. Dala aims to create a stable and caring setting where young residents can feel safe and well supported throughout their time at the home.

Located in the market town of Lockerbie, the home benefits from a community setting that can support young people's engagement with local services, education, and everyday life.

Last Inspection

18 June 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 Dala, 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 Dala, 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?