“The atmosphere in the house was always warm which was really important. The staff consistently made sure the child who had been placed with them felt welcome, for example they helped her decorate her room.
It was a home from home and never felt like a placement for her, she was very comfortable.”

“We have had a very positive experience with Ashdale . .  . the staff were phenomenal with the child we placed with them, to the point that she returned  back to her family.  Their follow up is excellent, they didn’t cut and run because we’re no longer paying them.”

“The Manager and Deputy Manager were fabulous. Staff members were fantastic, committed and it was evident they had a vested interest in that child. The child was under Ashdale’s responsibility for 15 – 16 months he made massive progress.”

“In Northern Ireland, some children in the Intensive support Unit require therapeutic care that is not currently available within the jurisdiction. There are probably a lot of children who would benefit from specialised care, but finance remains an issue. In an ideal world, if I had the option to place children currently in ISU in to Ashdale I absolutely would.”