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Dala care home
Children & Young People

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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