The person at the centre
The person’s voice, preferences, communication and aspirations guide every stage of assessment and planning.
Holt House
Short-term assessment care when people need it most.
Holt House is Footprints Community Care’s specialist short-term assessment service for adults aged 18+ who are experiencing crisis and need support that other community settings are not able to provide.
A place to reset and understand
Compassionate support that looks beyond the crisis.
We are passionate about reducing unnecessary and inappropriate hospital admissions, which can cause further trauma. At Holt House, we focus on understanding the person, their strengths and the support that can help them move forward.
- Specialist short-term 12 week assessment and support for adults aged 18+.
- A thoughtful alternative when community settings cannot meet someone’s needs.
- A focus on positive outcomes and the right next step for each individual.
A calm, specialist place to understand what is needed next.
Holt House
A welcoming place for specialist assessment.
Take a look around Holt House, where calm spaces and thoughtful support help people feel safe, understood and ready for the next step.
The 12-week assessment model
A structured pathway from crisis to a clearer future.
Holt House provides a focused 12-week assessment model of care, giving the person time, consistency and specialist input while we develop a detailed understanding of their needs, strengths, risks, communication and the support that will help them thrive. We recognise that 12 weeks is a short period when someone has complex needs and the right long-term placement may take time to identify. Our commitment is to continue supporting the individual beyond the initial assessment period until the right placement is secured and the transition is completed safely. Once a suitable placement has been identified, we ask for four weeks’ notice to plan and deliver a thoughtful, well-supported transition.
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Weeks 1–4: Settle and understand
We create a calm, predictable environment and begin building trust. The team gathers information from the person, family and professionals to understand what matters, what helps and what may be contributing to distress.
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Weeks 5–8: Assess and shape support
Through day-to-day support and specialist observation, we identify practical strategies, communication approaches and positive behaviour support that can make a meaningful difference.
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Weeks 9–12: Plan the next step
We bring learning together with the wider network to develop clear recommendations and a realistic transition plan, focused on the right long-term setting and support.
Continuity beyond the initial 12 weeks
We recognise that 12 weeks is a short period when someone has complex needs, and that identifying the right long-term placement can take time. Our commitment is to continue supporting the individual beyond the initial assessment period until a suitable placement is secured and the transition is completed safely. Once a placement has been identified, we ask for four weeks’ notice to plan and deliver a thoughtful, well-supported move.
Working in partnership
Joined-up support around the person.
We work in partnership with the person, their family or advocates, commissioners, social workers, health professionals and future providers. Regular communication and shared planning help everyone understand the assessment, contribute their expertise and stay focused on the person’s goals.
A coordinated professional network
We bring together the relevant people around the person so decisions are informed, timely and practical.
Shared transition planning
We work with the receiving setting and wider network to make sure learning is carried forward into the next stage of support.
Multidisciplinary working
Specialist insight that informs everyday support.
Our assessment is strengthened by multidisciplinary working. We coordinate relevant professional input alongside day-to-day observations, so recommendations reflect the whole person rather than a single moment or perspective.
Positive Behaviour Support
Understanding the function of distress, identifying proactive strategies and shaping practical support plans.
Health and clinical professionals
Contributing relevant health, mental health, medication and therapeutic insight to the assessment.
Social care and commissioning partners
Helping align assessment findings, funding, care planning and the right long-term pathway.
Family, advocates and future providers
Sharing lived knowledge and helping ensure the next setting understands what matters to the person.
Clear reporting
Evidence that supports confident decisions.
We provide clear, person-centred reporting throughout the placement. Reports bring together observations, specialist input, progress, risks, strengths and practical recommendations, giving commissioners and the wider network a shared evidence base for next-step planning.
- Regular updates to keep the professional network informed and involved.
- A detailed assessment report that captures learning, needs, strengths and recommendations.
- Practical transition recommendations that can be used by the next provider and wider team.
Costings
£8,000 per week
for the 12-week assessment placement
Costings
Clear weekly pricing for intensive specialist assessment.
The 12-week assessment placement at Holt House is costed at £8,000 per week. This reflects the intensive crisis support, specialist assessments, detailed reports and transition work that help create a clear, person-centred plan for the next step.
- Enhanced observations and tailored support, including 1:1 and 2:1 staffing where required.
- Specialist assessment throughout the placement, informed by day-to-day support and professional input.
- Detailed reports and recommendations to support informed decisions and transition planning.
- Dedicated transition work with the person, their family and the wider professional network to support a safe, well-planned next move.
The Footprints approach
Every person deserves the right support at the right time.
Our team works alongside the individual and the people around them to build a clear picture of what is happening, what matters most and how support can be shaped around their needs.
Discuss a referral to Holt House.
If you are supporting someone in crisis, our team can help you understand whether Holt House may be the right next step.