Alison in words of her sister Sandra
Sandra and her family felt that Alison wasn’t just a member of their family, but of the MacIntyre family too
FAQs for families
What should I consider when looking for a place for my relative?
We are happy to offer advice and support when you are looking for a suitable place. For an impartial view, take a look this ‘top tips’ document from VODG, the Voluntary Organisations Disability Group.
What type of services does MacIntyre offer?
MacIntyre has a ‘welcome all’ approach and offers services for children, young people and adults who have a learning disability and/or autism. We have a number of different services including 24/7 support, support to live at home and a residential and day school in Buckinghamshire. In some areas of the country we offer further education support and daytime learning centre opportunities.
How do I find out about places at MacIntyre?
There are a number of ways that you can find out about our referral process. For general enquiries, please email [javascript protected email address].
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For MacIntyre School and Children's Homes: [javascript protected email address]
How often can I visit my family member?
Anytime you wish. We encourage families to visit as often as both they and their relative would like. Aside from our Education services where it might not be suitable to visit during academic hours, there are no rules or restrictions for family visits.
Can we personalise our child or relative’s bedroom?
Yes, absolutely! Bedrooms can be decorated to each individual’s tastes and preferences.
How are staff vetted and trained?
All of our staff undergo a thorough recruitment process which includes written and verbal references, Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Checks and a Health Assessment. We involve the people we support in the recruitment process wherever possible. All staff participate in regular Supervision meetings with their line manager.
A number of training courses are compulsory for all staff with other courses being determined by the needs of the service or the people living there. We also offer numerous Special Interest Groups on topics such as health, dementia, autism and positive behaviour support to ensure our staff always have the latest skills and industry knowledge.
Where can I find the latest CQC report about a particular MacIntyre service?
All MacIntyre’s CQC reports are available by county on our website.
Where else can I find out about MacIntyre’s services?
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22 Apr 2025
Our commitment to families
MacIntyre's commitment to open and honest communication is set out in our Family Charter.
22 Apr 2025
The MacIntyre Podcast, Season 4, Episode 4
In conversation with Karen Gunn, daughter of our founders Ken and Marjorie Newton Wright, and Nicola Payne, our Health and Families Manager.
27 Sep 2024
The MacIntyre Podcast, Season 4, Episode 1
In this podcast, we hear from MacIntyre's Chief Executive, Sarah Burslem, in which she describes MacIntyre as an amazing place to live, learn and work.
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How You Can Feel Supported As A Family Member
At MacIntyre we want you as a family member to feel engaged with your community and supported. We offer various resources to help you to do just that.
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