Adult disability respite centre 'a beautiful place'

Managers at the centre said staff were very proud of Meadowfold

People who use an adult disability "short break" centre which has been rated outstanding by inspectors have said "it's a beautiful place".

Meadowfold Hyndburn Ribble Valley Short Break Service, in Great Harwood, offers short break and emergency stays to adults who have a disability.

Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspectors, who visited the service, one of seven run by Lancashire County Council, in December last year, said people using it were "happy" there.

Staff were commended for "supporting people with kindness and compassion".

Meadowfold has a sensory room, spacious lounge areas and en-suite bathrooms

Lancashire County Council said the service was "extremely important" for relatives of those who stayed at Meadowfold, as it allowed them "some time to rest and recharge".

Meadowfold's manager Reine Swindlehurst said: "This place has everything, you can't get anything better in my view.

"The little details are really key when people first come to the service.

"We make sure their favourite meal is on the menu when they stay for the first time."

He added: "One lady was marking an important birthday, we were able to book their relative in so that she could go away, which was her first time on holiday in more than 20 years."

Councillor Graham Gooch, cabinet member for adult social care, said: "I have visited Meadowfold and seen the groundbreaking facilities for myself.

"They include a sensory room, spacious lounge areas and adapted en-suite bathrooms and living quarters."