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The Care Pod Pathways CIO

About Us

The Care Pod Pathways is a community-based charity delivering structured, wellbeing-led programmes designed to improve access to high-quality professional support for children and young people with additional needs.

We are therapy-informed and outcome-focused. Our work centres on direct programme delivery within safe, professionally facilitated environments. We do not run traditional drop-in or peer-led support groups; instead, we provide structured programmes with clear goals, measurable progression, and defined pathways.

Our approach is:

Professional – Delivered by trained staff in well-managed settings
Community-based – Rooted in local venues and partnerships
Wellbeing-led – Focused on confidence, regulation and resilience
Structured and outcome-focused – Designed around clear outcomes and next steps

Our Current Programmes

Preparing for Adulthood (PfA) Pilot

A fully funded 12-week programme for young people aged 16–30 with SEND, supporting transition into adult life through structured life-skills, confidence-building and community-based learning. Find out more here.

Home Education Wellbeing & Social Programme (12-Week Pilot)

A small-group, community-based programme for home-educated children aged 7–14, focused on social connection, emotional resilience and practical life-skills development. Find out more here.

Inclusive Holiday Provision

Structured holiday programmes delivered across three tiers to meet a range of needs, from mainstream group provision to sensory-aware and specialist higher-needs sessions. Find out more here.

Care Pod Pathways CIO Services

Mental Health & RN Wellbeing Checks – Early identification of stress, burnout, sleep issues, falls risk, hydration/nutrition concerns — intervening before crisis escalates.
Evidence-Based Therapy – Clinically supervised counselling and coping programmes using validated clinical tools.
Subsidised Therapeutic Respite – Funding day sessions at The Care Pod, giving carers essential, guilt-free breathing space.
Practical Home Help – Cleaning and independence support that keeps people safe at home and delays escalation to formal care.
Living Grief & Post-Caring Recovery – Therapeutic support for carers dealing with identity loss, adjustment, anticipatory grief or bereavement.
Future Pathways – Volunteering, skills-building and employment readiness support for former carers.

SEND Community Outreach

Our High-Needs Therapy Programme supports adults aged 16+ with complex needs, offering a calm, sensory-led day of music, movement, TACPAC and creative therapy. Guided by professional therapists and supported by RN oversight, the programme is fully accessible for wheelchair users, non-verbal individuals and those requiring hoist support. All attendees come with their own PA or support worker to ensure safe, personalised care.