National Star Foundation in Gloucestershire | 3 Care Homes

Review of
Foundation House
from Elizabeth U (Mother of Resident) published on 16 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience

Foundation House is a centre of excellence run by well trained dedicated staff.
There is a really happy atmosphere and the residents go out to music, hydro and days out on a regular basis.
It is very clean and accessible to the town centre.
It is a really wonderful home and my family feels so happy

that my son is safe and happy there.

Reply from Eliaine Hodgin, Head of Marketing at Foundation House

Thank you so much for your glowing review of Foundation House. We are delighted that your son is safe and happy in our care.

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Review of
National Star College - Ullenwood
from D W (Father of Resident) published on 12 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience

My daughter is about to commence a fourth year and has therefore been resident at National Star for three full years. This is sufficient time for us to have an a reasonably accurate understanding of the establishment; in essence and overall, it can be described as being excellent. However, nowhere is

perfect and, as parents, as far as we are concerned, there has been one fundamental issue that potentially could adversely affect the college and the learners: over 2022 and 2023 numerous experienced staff have left and the high turnover of care staff is most obvious and concerning. Some excellent people have gone and it means that new people have much to learn and require significant training. This situation is not just concerning, but does not need to occur, because the time and cost of retraining could have been invested into paying the care staff more adequately. Even from a business perspective, it does not make sense because the cost of retraining makes this approach a false economy.

Reply from Eliaine Hodgin, Head of Marketing at National Star College - Ullenwood

Thank you for taking the time to review National Star at Ullenwood. We are thrilled to read you consider the provision to be excellent overall.
Like other health and social care providers, we…read more

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Review of
National Star College - Ullenwood
from Alison P (Mother of Resident) published on 12 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience

My daughter has been cared for in an exemplary way. She had been supported to develop and express her own opinions and given absolute dignity and respect. She has developed her independence skills and confidence to a high level and learnt things that will last a lifetime.

Reply from Eliaine Hodgin, Head of Marketing at National Star College - Ullenwood

Thanks so much for your glowing review of National Star at Ullenwood. We hope your daughter continues to use the skills she has developed during her time with us as she becomes an active citizen in…read more

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Review of
Foundation House
from Jo B (Mother of Resident) published on 6 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience

My son has lived at Foundation House for 9 years. The staff have made it possible for him to have a quality of life I am certain he would not receive anywhere else. They are kind, caring and respectful. He is able to be as independent as is possible. He has a pleasant airy en-suite room. Foundation

House have provided him with numerous experiences and he receives excellent therapy at National Star Foundation. It is the most important thing in the world to me that my son is as happy as he possibly can be considering his numerous disabilities. I am very grateful that he is able to live at Foundation House.

Reply from Eliaine Hodgin, Head of Marketing at Foundation House

Thank you so much for your glowing review of National Star. We are delighted that your son is happy in our care. We wish you and your son the best for the future and hope that he continues to live as…read more

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Review of
National Star College - Ullenwood
from Steve P (Father of Resident) published on 4 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience

National Star College was excellent in every aspect, from our first contact to the graduation event at the end of year three; they helped our disabled son develop into a confident, independent young man who will hopefully use the exceptional skills and experience from his time at the college to reach

his full potential in life and achieve his aspirations. National Star College is an experience that every young person with a disability should have if they get the opportunity. Keep up the exceptional work team; we will miss you all dearly.

Reply from Eliaine Hodgin, Head of Marketing at National Star College - Ullenwood

Thank you so much for taking the time to review National Star College and for awarding us five stars across the board for the care, support and education we have provided to your son. We know he will…read more

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Review of
Bradbury Gardens
from Leo C (Resident) published on 10 August 2023 Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience

I love Bradbury Garden. The staff are wonderful and kind. The kitchen and living room is very big. My room has enough space for living and work. The activities are so fun and enjoyable. The food is high quality.

Reply from Eliaine Hodgin, Head of Marketing at Bradbury Gardens

Thanks for taking the time to review Bradbury Gardens Leo. It is fantastic to hear that you have enjoyed living with us so much and that you have made the most of the activities laid on for you.…read more

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Review of
National Star College - Ullenwood
from S B (Mother of Resident) published on 21 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience

Since September 2021, we have found our son to have received excellent care, therapy and education at National Star College. Our son really enjoys the happy family atmosphere of his residence and the company of both his peers and facilitators. I am kept informed of any medical issues by dedicated nurses

and his key workers keep me in touch with my son through regular social media calls. When I visit, my son seems to be really happy and settled and I am always delighted to see how well his facilitators know him. I believe that his social, care and health needs are very well met.

Reply from Elaine Hodgin, Head of Marketing at National Star College - Ullenwood

Thanks so much for submitting your review of National Star. We are delighted to read your positive comments and to hear how happy your son is in our care.

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Review of
National Star College - Ullenwood
from Denise P (Mother of Resident) published on 16 August 2021 Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience

Helped my disabled daughter to move forward to adulthood, gaining confidence along with skills for life helped repair some of the damage done by school! National Star College gave her a chance to explore what she could accomplish without being put down by others like drama, dance and aerial dancing.

She has been very happy during her time there and all of the staff have been brilliant.

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