Bespoke,
Person-centred support

The people we support, their families and our colleagues and our partners shape everything we do.

Person Centred Planning

We work alongside people to understand what is important to them and important for them, ensuring support reflects their unique identity, experiences, culture and aspirations.
Our approach is trauma‑informed and strengths‑based,building on existing abilities, prioritising choice and control, enabling people to shape their own support, set meaningful goals and direct their lives.

Physical and emotional wellbeing

Social inclusion, relationships and community connection

Self‑determination and rights

Choice and control

Positive Behaviour Support

Our PBS team oversee our Positive Behaviour Practice and focus on understanding behaviour, improving quality of life, and reducing distress through proactive strategies, environmental adjustments, and consistent support, rather than restrictive or punitive responses. We use Positive Behaviour Support to build skills through consistent, compassionate support that improves quality of life and enables positive, meaningful outcomes.

Lead by Example

Best practice in all interactions.

Evidence-Based

No unproven methods.

Learning

Every challenge an opportunity.

Fidelity

PBS plans applied consistently.

Tailored

Bespoke to each individual.

Capable Environments

Designing spaces that reduce triggers.

Person Centred Active Support

We ensure individuals are supported to take an active role in their everyday lives, enabling greater independence, confidence and meaningful engagement.
Through active support, we:

Enable

Enable individuals to fully participate in daily living activities

Encourage Growth

Use a graded approach to ensure skill building in a safe and manageable way

Routine building

Support development of meaningful routines through positive and consistent engagement

Build community

Encourage social inclusion and community participation

Build confidence

build skills and confidence for long‑term independence

Co-Production and Involvement

We are committed to ensuring that people with lived experience are active partners in shaping not only their own support, but the wider direction of our organisation.

We create meaningful opportunities for individuals to develop skills, build confidence and contribute to service quality, innovation and growth.

Our Commitment

We are committed to embedding co-production across all areas of the organisation.

Support

Support individuals to shape their own support and living environments

Provide

Provide opportunities for volunteering, work experience and employment pathways

Access

Offer access to training and development to build confidence and capability

Involve

Involve people in recruitment, training delivery and service design

Enable

Enable individuals to contribute to quality assurance, service improvement and organisational development, including ESG initiatives

Independence

Support ongoing goal-setting, progression and independence

Families and Carers

We recognise the vital role families and carers play and actively involve them as partners in support.

We host partnership events every six months as part of our ongoing approach to engagement and co-production. Our most recent event was attended by 37 families and carers, with feedback demonstrating strong confidence in our services.

100%

100% would recommend Marcus and Marcus to other families and professionals

91%

91% are satisfied with the care and support provided

88%

88% feel informed and involved in their loved one’s support and progress

Our specialist approach

Specialist support, end to end

From behaviour assessment to transition, our provision wraps around the individual and the people in their life.

Our approach →

Zero placement breakdowns

A unique achievement in the sector.

Improved quality of life

Building independence, choice and inclusion.

Sustainable outcomes

Significant reductions in incidents and restrictive practices.

Recognised excellence

NAS accreditation since 2011 · CQC Outstanding 2023.

Needs-led training

Every programme designed around the individual supported.

Feedback

We welcome feedback. If you have a concern, suggestion or compliment, please contact us. Please read our policy for suggestions & complaints.

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