Respite

Respite

'Parent power' and the year-long fight to save Newton House

“In a life of caring for somebody with serious needs, everything’s a fight,” says Richard Franklin, a devoted father from Keynsham. This fight has been particularly intense in the campaign to save Newton House, a vital …

By James Robinson · · 3 min read

Respite

Parents' Tears of Relief as Lifeline Respite Care Service Saved

Parents of some of Bath’s most vulnerable young people are overjoyed as a vital respite care home, Newton House, is set to remain open following a year-long campaign. Newton House, located on the city’s outskirts, is the only …

By Charles Bowser · · 3 min read

Bath

Uncertainty Surrounds Future of Vital Care Service for Families

The future of Newton House, a crucial respite care service for families with young adults having the most complex care needs in Bath and North East Somerset, is in question as its looming closure has left parents worried …

By James Robinson · · 2 min read