Family assessment
Clairmont
Clairmont is a female-only residential family assessment centre in Wellington, Telford, supporting up to five families and their babies at a time. It assesses parenting capacity for mothers facing significant mental health challenges, including recovery from post-partum psychosis, and for survivors of domestic abuse, often alongside learning difficulties or substance misuse.
Assessments run for 14 to 24 weeks, delivered by a team trained in the trauma-informed Keys Connect model, and the centre is rated Good by Ofsted.
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About the centre
Clairmont is our female-only family assessment centre in Wellington, Telford, with particular expertise in supporting women facing significant mental health challenges and survivors of domestic abuse. We provide a stepping stone for mothers recovering from post-partum psychosis or living with enduring mental health issues, often alongside additional needs such as learning difficulties or substance misuse.
With space for up to five families, Clairmont offers a welcoming environment with en-suite bedrooms, communal spaces, a nursery, laundry facilities and a secure garden. Placements typically range from 14 to 24 weeks, ensuring a thorough assessment at a gentle pace that allows families to heal.
Our support process
Support is delivered by a skilled team trained in the trauma-informed Keys Connect model, keeping our approach sensitive to each family's experiences and needs. Our process includes:
- Initial assessment — understanding the unique needs and challenges of each family.
- Tailored support plans — creating personalised plans to address specific issues and promote positive outcomes.
- Ongoing monitoring — regular check-ins to adjust support as needed.
- Feedback and evaluation — making sure families are satisfied with the support and making improvements where needed.
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Common questions
Concise, evidenced answers to the questions professionals ask most about our Clairmont provision.
How long is a typical assessment at Clairmont?
Placements usually run for 14 to 24 weeks, with the exact length agreed with the placing authority based on each family's needs and progress.
Who can be referred to Clairmont?
Clairmont is a female-only centre for mothers and their babies, with particular expertise in mental health challenges, including post-partum psychosis, and recovery from domestic abuse. Referrals are made through the placing authority.
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