Creative Support – Dove Lane is a warm and welcoming residential care home that provides personalised care and support for up to six individuals with autism, learning disabilities and other health needs.

Each tenant benefits from their own personalized bedroom, access to shared communal spaces including a kitchen, living room, bathrooms, and a large garden.

The home is known for its kind and compassionate staff, who treat residents as individuals and support their independence, privacy, and dignity. Staff are well-trained across a wide range of areas, including safeguarding and medication management, ensuring that residents are cared for safely and respectfully.

Residents benefit from detailed risk assessments and personalized care planning, which help guide staff in delivering safe and effective support. The home maintains strong infection control practices, protect everyone’s health.

The registered manager is praised for their passion and commitment to creating a positive culture within the service. Feedback from families is overwhelmingly positive, with one relative stating, "I have complete faith in the registered manager and the staff team. I think they all do a great job."

People are supported with their dietary needs and preferences, and meals are described as appetizing. The service also ensures that residents have access to healthcare professionals and follow-up care when needed.

Creative Support – Dove Lane is a place where people feel happy and at home, supported by a team that values their well-being and works collaboratively with families and external organizations to promote the best outcomes.

?? Key Highlights of Harrold:

· Historic Roots: Harrold dates back to the Domesday Book of 1086 and has archaeological finds going back 4,500 years. The village features a beautiful 13th-century church, St. Peter’s, which is a Grade I listed building and a fine example of Norman architecture.

· Scenic Beauty: The village is surrounded by stunning countryside and is home to the Harrold-Odell Country Park, a popular spot for walking, wildlife watching, and enjoying nature.

· Community Life: Harrold has a vibrant local culture with events like the Harrold Festival, which brings together residents and visitors for music, food, and entertainment. The Harrold Centre serves as a hub for arts, sports, and social activities.

· Amenities: Despite its small size, Harrold offers a range of amenities including local shops, pubs (like The Muntjac and The Oakley Arms), schools, and a medical practice. It also has excellent transport links to nearby towns like Bedford, Northampton, and Milton Keynes.

· Fun Fact: Paul McCartney is said to have given the first live performance of "Hey Jude" at the Oakley Arms pub in Harrold in 1968.

· Recognition: In 2013, The Sunday Times named Harrold one of the 100 Best Places to Live in Britain.

Nearby Attractions

1. Wold Farm Country Pursuits (Podington – 10 mins drive) Offers clay pigeon shooting, archery, bushcraft, and more – ideal for outdoor adventure seekers.

2. Box End Park (Kempston – 15 mins drive) A water sports centre with wakeboarding, open water swimming, and a lakeside cafe

3. Rushden Lakes (15 mins drive) A large shopping and leisure complex with restaurants, a cinema, and nature trails.

4. Castle Ashby Gardens (20 mins drive) Beautiful landscaped gardens, a menagerie, and a café – perfect for a