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Swindon Family Breaks Service

3 Firethorn Close, Swindon, SN2 1FH

Overall CQC rating

Good

Rating published 21 February 2023

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Last inspected 2 February 2023

The rating above may date from an earlier inspection. CQC only updates ratings when they assess the relevant quality areas.

Report published 21 Feb 2023

Ratings by quality area

Safe

Are people protected from abuse and avoidable harm?

Good
Well-led

Does the leadership ensure high-quality, person-centred care?

Good
Caring

Do staff involve and treat people with compassion, kindness and respect?

Good
Responsive

Are services organised so they meet people’s needs?

Good
Effective

Does the care achieve good outcomes and help maintain quality of life?

Good

Rating improved from Requires improvement

4 rated inspections on record · First rated February 2017

Local healthcare

Nearest A&E

Great Western Hospital

44% of patients seen within 4 hours (Jan 2026)

3.6 mi

Nearest GP surgery

Hawthorn Medical Centre

0.1 mi

14 within 2 mi

Nearest pharmacy

Hawthorn Pharmacy

0.2 mi

17 within 2 mi

Nearest dentist

0.4 mi

24 within 2 mi

Healthcare locations from OpenStreetMap. Distances are approximate (straight line).

Area information

Council-funded care home fees

Average rates paid by Swindon (2025–26)

£832

per week, residential

£847

per week, nursing

Self-funded residents typically pay more. These are the rates local authorities pay providers on behalf of council-funded residents.

Recorded crime nearby

Street-level crimes reported in this area (December 2025)

131

Most common: violent crime

Elderly population

14.2% of people in Swindon are aged 65 or over

34.7

beds per 1,000 aged 65+

Fee data from DHSC. Crime data from police.uk. Population data from ONS. All under the Open Government Licence.

Provider

Swindon Borough Council In-House Provider Service

14

locations

100%

rated Good or Outstanding

Provider data from CQC. Portfolio ratings calculated from our database.

Details

Number of beds14
Local authoritySwindon
RegionSouth West
Last inspected2 February 2023
Registered with CQC since23 June 2015
Registered managerStephanie Davidson

Services and specialisms

DementiaLearning disabilitiesMental health conditionsPhysical disabilitiesSensory impairment

Ratings and inspection data from the Care Quality Commission under the Open Government Licence. Hospital data from OpenStreetMap.

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