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Silverton Short BreaksHamilton
Children & Young People

Silverton Short Breaks

Hamilton

About Silverton Short Breaks

Silverton Short Breaks is a children and young people's service located in Hamilton, South Lanarkshire, operated by the national charity Action for Children. At its most recent Care Inspectorate inspection in February 2024, the service achieved an average grade of Very Good, rated 5 out of 6, reflecting a strong commitment to delivering high-quality care and support for the children and young people it serves.

The service provides short break care, offering children and young people the opportunity to experience a supportive and nurturing environment away from home. This type of provision can be particularly valuable for families who benefit from planned respite, giving both young people and their carers a period of rest and recharging.

Operated by Action for Children, a well-established organisation with extensive experience in children's services across the UK, Silverton Short Breaks brings professional expertise and a child-centred approach to its work in South Lanarkshire.

Last Inspection
28 February 2024

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 Silverton Short Breaks, consider asking...

  1. 1.How do you support young people to maintain contact with their family?
  2. 2.What education and skills development is available?
  3. 3.How do you handle situations where a young person is distressed or at risk?
  4. 4.How are young people involved in decisions about their own care?
  5. 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 Silverton Short Breaks, look out for...

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