Wester Melville

Edinburgh

About Wester Melville

Wester Melville is a children and young people's care home located in Edinburgh, within the Midlothian council area. The service is operated by Phoenix Abbey Ltd and has not yet been assessed by the Care Inspectorate, Scotland's independent regulator for care services.

The home provides general care for children and young people, offering a supportive and nurturing environment tailored to the needs of younger residents. As a specialist service for this age group, Wester Melville aims to deliver care that promotes wellbeing, stability, and positive development for those in its care.

As the home has not yet received a Care Inspectorate grade on the standard 1 to 6 scale, from Unsatisfactory to Excellent, families and professionals are encouraged to contact the service directly or visit the Care Inspectorate website for the most up-to-date information on its registration and inspection status.

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 Wester Melville, 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 Wester Melville, 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?