Business Details
34 Years
experience
Expert Residential Mental Health Care Services
Established in 1992, we provide specialist residential care and support for individuals with mental health diagnoses. Our founder Janet Barlow, a nurse with 29 years' experience, identified a gap in care quality and pioneered a person-centred approach that remains central to our services. In 2006, her son Andrew (RMN) joined the team, strengthening our clinical expertise. We focus on creating home environments where residents develop independence through tailored rehabilitation programs. Our CQC-registered services in Barnsley combine 24/7 care options with community integration support. Backed by Investors in People Gold accreditation, we maintain rigorous training for our multidisciplinary teams, including access to occupational therapists and clinical psychologists.Our Quality Management System ensures continuous improvement against regulatory standards, including regular internal audits. With three homes achieving 'Excellent' CQC ratings, we prioritise individual dignity, cultural sensitivity, and client autonomy while maintaining strong professional partnerships with healthcare providers. Every decision reflects our core belief that everyone deserves a place to call home.
Services
Residential Care
Community Recovery
Medication Management
Personal Hygiene Support
Mental Health Rehabilitation
Details
- Year established: 1992
Highlights and features
- 29+ years' mental health care experience with 24/7 support options
- Investors in People Gold accredited training programme
- Person-centred approach focused on individual needs
- CQC-registered services with 'Excellent' rating history
- Multidisciplinary team with access to specialist therapists
Associations and certifications
- Investors in People
- Care Quality Commission
What people say
Staff support me to get on with my life
Service does everything well from start to finish
Staff help preserve individuality in shared living
Strong focus on personal development and dignity
Effective rehabilitation support avoiding hospital cycles
Services
Residential Mental Health Care
Offering homely residential environments with tailored mental health support since 1992. Our CQC-registered homes provide 24/7 care while promoting independence. Services combine clinical expertise with person-centred approaches to help residents develop daily living skills and achieve personal goals through structured rehabilitation programs.
Community Recovery Programs
Specialist community placements with professional rehabilitative care to reduce hospital readmissions. Support includes daily living skills development, social engagement activities, and access to Barnsley housing partnerships. Care packages adapt to individual needs while maintaining connections with local healthcare providers and support networks.
Medication Management
Comprehensive medication support ensuring proper administration and adherence to treatment plans. Staff work closely with GPs and pharmacists to monitor effectiveness while educating residents about responsible medication use within home environments that prioritize dignity and personal autonomy.
Personal Hygiene Support
Practical assistance with personal care routines, cooking, cleaning, and budgeting tailored to individual capabilities. Our 1:1 support workers implement specialized training programs to build confidence while maintaining residents' independence and personal dignity through incremental skill development.
Mental Health Rehabilitation
Outcome-focused rehabilitation combining clinical expertise with family-model approaches. Services include behaviour management, relationship building, and self-esteem development through CQC-inspected programs. Access to specialist therapists ensures comprehensive treatment plans addressing individual recovery needs in homely, community-integrated environments.
People
Janet Barlow
Founder
Nurse with 29 years' experience who established the company in 1992 after identifying gaps in mental health care provision. Developed the organisation's person-centred philosophy focused on creating home environments that support individual independence and recovery.
Andrew Barlow
Mental Health Professional
Joined the company in 2006, bringing RMN-qualified expertise to expand clinical services. Works alongside his mother Janet to maintain the original vision of providing innovative, individualised care that avoids institutional approaches while meeting modern regulatory standards.
Questions
What services does Janet Barlow Care offer?
We provide residential mental health care, community recovery programs, medication management, personal hygiene assistance, and bespoke rehabilitation packages tailored to individual needs.
Are services regulated and accredited?
Yes, we're CQC-registered with previous 'Excellent' ratings and Investors in People Gold accredited for staff development.
What care hours are available?
Flexible packages from 7 hours weekly up to 24/7 care, adapted to each resident's specific requirements.
How do you support community integration?
Through personalized local engagement, social activities, employment support, and housing partnerships across Barnsley.
Can residents maintain personal independence?
Absolutely - our approach emphasizes individual choice, self-development opportunities, and autonomy within safe environments.
