Experts
Lotus Rise is led by a highly experienced and expert senior leadership- Consultant Learning Disabilities Psychiatrist (Director) and Registered LD Nurse Manager. They are extremely familiar with the needs of the most challenging and complex adults with Learning Disabilities and associated difficulties. Having managed these needs in healthcare settings, they bring their expertise to frontline community provision to prevent the need for these vulnerable adults entering or returning to the hospital system. They have a deep understanding of legal frameworks including Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and least restrictive practice.
Small Bespoke Service
Our properties are clustered in small numbers with 2-4 service users per staff team. This may include bespoke self-contained apartments or self-contained houses when shared living is not tolerated by the service user. Properties are comfortable and homely with close attention to soft furnishings and décor.
Planning
We will only accept service users after careful initial assessment and risk assessment involving our senior management team to ensure all clinical needs and goal-driven aspirations can be met.
Service users will have a bespoke, co-designed transition plan.
Admissions to Lotus Rise are staggered to allow each service user to settle and build relationships with their new staff team. This will avoid cumulative strain on both the service user and the staffing team from multiple service users arriving at the same time.
Innovative
We use real-time, Person-Centred digital software for all care planning and compliance. This gives clear recording and accountability for support being provided and ease of access to data for audit, inspections and quality improvement.
We are always updating our software to be able to offer enhanced incident analysis to guide updates to care plans and reduce the need for clinical services
As we grow, we aim to be able to offer communication and sensory assessments in house
Skilled Support
We understand that providing high quality care requires skilled, competent staff that are well supported, confident, with positive morale and a low turnover. Stressed staff leads to stressed service users.
We promote enhanced staff expertise with additional training such as: Neurodevelopmental conditions, Positive Behaviour Support, Stopping Over-Medicating People (STOMP), Trauma and Attachment Issues, Mental Health Conditions and Personality Disorder.
Care work should not just be a job. We aim to provide career development opportunities for our staff to help with recruitment and retention which in turn provides consistency for the people we support.
A focus on low staff turnover to enable nurturing environments with clear boundaries that cultivate positive long term therapeutic relationships with skilled staff
Experienced Leadership
Lotus Rise is led by an expert team with years of experience in supporting individuals with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs. Our combined clinical, operational, and leadership experience ensures we deliver high-quality, evidence-based support.
Dr. Raj Bhaker
Consultant Psychiatrist for Learning Disabilities
Dr Raj Bhaker specialises in supporting individuals with complex needs, including Autism, ADHD, and challenging behaviours. His experience in healthcare ensures integrity, care, and clinical oversight are at the heart of our services.
Ravinder Digwa
Behavioural Specialist and Education Lead
With over seven years of experience in education and behaviour management, Ravinder is committed to creating personalised learning environments that allow students to thrive.
Kristy McFarland
Registered Manager & Registered Learning Disabilities Nurse
Kristy has over a decade of experience supporting individuals with learning disabilities and complex needs. She brings strong leadership and expertise in Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), ensuring the well-being of both service users and staff.