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We passionately support individuals with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs to flourish. Consensus. Where every moment matters.

Here at Consensus, people are at the heart of everything we do. Our person-centred care is inspired by the people we support – and is unique to every individual. Welcoming home environments and a focus on positive outcomes inspire those living in our services to lead happy and fulfilling lives. Supporting adults with a range of different needs and disabilities in our residential and supported living services, we provide high-quality care that’s tailored to each individual’s needs, goals and aspirations. From those we support, to our dedicated colleagues, we’re focused on enriching lives, creating memories, and providing opportunities to really flourish. We love seeing people gain confidence in their independence and taking pride in their accomplishments – big and small. From the everyday moments to the exceptional ones – we embrace every day and celebrate every achievement along the way, empowering those we support to enjoy the best life has to offer.

19/10/2026

What if your first day as a Support Worker came with a clear pathway to becoming a Service Manager?

At Consensus, that's exactly what we're creating!

We're proud to launch our dedicated Social Care Apprenticeship Pathway, a six-year programme that combines worked experience with nationally recognised qualifications, supporting people to create a career where they can have a positive impact, every single day 💜

Our first cohort is about to begin their journey, and we can't wait to welcome more people onto the pathway in the future 🚀

16/10/2026

Today we've had the pleasure of attending The Sheiling Ringwood transition event; speaking to families and loved ones about the next stepping stones from living at home, to exploring what a residential or supported living home could look like at Consensus 💜

Moving from living at home into a residential or supported living service is a significant milestone, and we know it can feel both exciting and daunting. That's why we're here, not just to talk about services, but to listen, answer questions and help people explore their options with confidence.

If you're starting to think about future support and would like to learn more about life at Consensus, visit our website: https://consensussupport.com/our-services/for-families/

01/10/2026

🎉 A fantastic achievement for The Old Vicarage, Ollerton! 🎉

We’re incredibly proud to celebrate a Good overall CQC rating, with an Outstanding rating for Caring 💜

This recognition reflects the dedication, compassion and commitment of the whole team, who work every day to provide person-centred support that promotes choice, independence, dignity and quality of life.

The CQC highlighted the team’s kindness, empathy and understanding, as well as their outstanding approach to supporting people to have choice and control over their care and pursue the things that matter to them.

A huge congratulations to everyone at The Old Vicarage, this is a wonderful achievement and one to be proud of! 👏

Find out more about this fantastic achievement: https://consensussupport.com/the-old-vicarage-ollerton-achieves-good-cqc-rating-with-outstanding-for-caring/

24/09/2026

Welcome to Poppy Valley! 👋

Today, we opened the doors to our newly opened service, Poppy Valley in Mansfield, for a special open day!

It was fantastic to welcome people into the new service, give visitors the opportunity to look around, and share more about the support and opportunities available at Poppy Valley.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the day such a positive occasion 💜

Want to find out more about Poppy Valley and the support we provide? 👉 https://consensussupport.com/services/poppy-valley/

23/09/2026

Happy International Day of Sign Languages! 🌎

Today is an opportunity to celebrate the many ways people communicate and to recognise the importance of accessible, inclusive communication!

At Consensus, we believe everyone should have the opportunity to express themselves, connect with others and be heard, in whatever way works best for them 💜

A huge thank you to everyone who took part in our video and helped us celebrate the importance of sign language and inclusive communication!

18/09/2026

Every voice matters. Every perspective counts.

It’s National Inclusion Week, and this year’s theme, Build Trust. Navigate Change, is a reminder that inclusion starts with listening, openness and the relationships we build.

At Consensus, we’re committed to creating an environment where everyone feels heard, valued, respected and included. For the people we support, that means having a voice, making choices, being themselves and being part of their communities.

For our colleagues, it means feeling that they belong, that their perspectives are welcomed, and that they have opportunities to speak up, grow and make a difference.

We’re continuing to turn these values into action too, including through our new colleague feedback framework, Every Voice Matters, giving everyone an opportunity to share their ideas and help shape positive change across Consensus!

Because meaningful inclusion doesn’t happen by chance. It takes trust, action and a commitment to listening 💜

16/09/2026

We’re incredibly proud to be recognised as one of the UK’s Best Workplaces in Healthcare™ 2026!

This recognition means so much because it reflects the experiences of our colleagues, the people who make Consensus what it is 💜

For the third year, we’ve been recognised by Great Place To Work® UK, alongside recognition as a UK’s Best Workplace for Women, Wellbeing and Development. It’s a wonderful reflection of our commitment to creating a culture where people feel valued, supported and empowered to make a difference!

A huge thank you to every member of our team for everything you do, every day. This achievement belongs to you! 👏

Want to find out more about what makes Consensus a great place to work?
Read more here: https://consensussupport.com/consensus-recognised-as-one-of-the-uks-best-workplaces-in-healthcare/

11/09/2026

🎪✨ Step right up for a fantastic Family Fun Day! ✨🎪

What an amazing day at Windsor Avenue for their circus-themed Family Fun Day! 🎪🤡

There were plenty of laughs, lots of fun and some fantastic entertainment from our brilliant staff throughout the day!

And of course, what’s a fun day without a little bit of mischief?! A huge thank you to Josh for being such a good sport and taking a face full of cream pie while he was in the stocks! 😂🥧

Most importantly, the day was all in aid of Twinkling Stars Children’s Charity, helping us raise money for a fantastic cause ⭐💛

Thank you to everyone who came along, joined in and helped make the day such a success!

09/09/2026

🌟 Feeling the Force! 🌟

What a fantastic weekend Stephen and Owen had at the The Immortal Feel the Force Day event at Peterborough Cathedral!

The guys had a brilliant time soaking up the atmosphere, enjoying live music and meeting some of their favourite characters. They also captured some great memories with plenty of photos and, for a real highlight, even got the chance to pet a real-life snake! 🐍

It was wonderful to see Stephen and Owen enjoying a fun-filled day out, trying new experiences and making memories in the community 💜

We love seeing the people we support doing the things they enjoy, discovering new experiences and having a great time along the way!

02/09/2026

Supporting 706 people across 114 services, we’re proud to share with you our annual Impact Report for April 2025 - March 2026; showcasing our continued commitment, creativity, and kindness, that is embodied every single day at Consensus.

Aligned to our purpose, vision, and mission, this year we’ve achieved;
🏠Creating 53 new places for people to call home
💫 Continuing to exceed the national average with 95% of our services being rated externally good & outstanding (increasing from 92% in FY24/25)
🏆 Recognised as a Great Place to Work® for the third consecutive year, and named one of the UK’s Best Workplaces™ across Women, Wellbeing, Development and Healthcare

And most importantly, continued to put our frontline teams first, driving our upside-down organisation to make every moment matter for the people we support 💜

"It’s been a year of progress, growth and impact but above all, a year shaped by the moments that truly matter." - Paula Keys, CEO

Dive into our Impact Report here; https://online.flippingbook.com/view/485578973/

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3 The Courtyards, Phoenix Square, Wyncolls Road
Colchester
CO49PE

Website

http://www.consensussupport.com/

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