Every one matters
in a care home.
And the families who love them deserve to see it.
Monthly activity packs, digital tracking, CQC evidence, and CPD training — built by care operators with 35 years of experience, for care homes that truly care.
Who We Serve
Supporting providers across every care setting
We help operators improve resident wellbeing, support activities teams, enhance family experience, and create consistent engagement across one home or multiple locations.
Care Homes
Nursing Homes
Dementia Services
Hospitals
Day Care Centres
Why Families Choose Us
When a loved one moves into care, families need more than reassurance
Choosing a care home for someone you love is one of the hardest decisions a family will ever make. And once that decision is made, the worry doesn’t stop — it changes shape. You need to know your mum or dad isn’t just safe. You need to know they’re living.
DC Advisory partners with care homes to deliver structured, meaningful engagement programmes that create visible, documented evidence of your loved one’s daily life — activities they enjoyed, moods tracked, moments noted. Not just for CQC inspections, but because those moments matter.
“Built by someone who has been on both sides of that door.”
Christine Crowle founded DC Advisory after 35 years in care — as an owner, operator, and trainer across three countries. Every solution we offer was shaped by what real residents needed and what real families deserved to see.Common Challenges
Many care homes face increasing pressure to deliver high-quality, person-centred experiences while managing staffing pressures, rising costs, and family expectations.
- Limited time for meaningful activities
- Inconsistent engagement across different homes
- Residents feeling isolated or unstimulated
- Activities teams stretched across multiple priorities
- Families wanting visible quality of life for loved ones
- Need to evidence person-centred approaches for CQC
Benefits for Operators
A reliable monthly engagement system that delivers outcomes
Our managed solutions are designed for operators who want more than products — they want measurable results for residents, families, and their CQC evidence.
Improve Resident Wellbeing
Support happiness, stimulation, connection, and meaningful daily experiences for every resident.
Support Busy Staff Teams
Ready-made monthly resources reduce planning pressure on activities staff and care teams.
Enhance Family Confidence
Families notice vibrant, engaged environments and meaningful experiences when they visit.
Consistency Across Sites
Standardised monthly programmes across all homes within your group.
Simpler Procurement
One supplier, one relationship, reliable recurring delivery — less admin, more impact.
Stronger Quality Culture
Supports person-centred values and evidence-led care environments for CQC inspections.
Our Services
Everything your home needs, in one monthly solution
Each service is designed to work alone — and even better together. From activity packs to digital tracking to staff training, we cover every dimension of person-centred engagement.
Monthly Activity Engagement Packs
Starter, Mid Needs & High Needs tiers availableProfessionally curated, themed packs delivered each month — ready to run, resident-appropriate, and designed to spark genuine engagement. Starter, Mid Needs, and High Needs tiers available.
- Newspapers, magazines, and puzzle books
- Large-print and reminiscence resources
- Dementia-friendly and sensory activities
- Seasonal and celebration materials
Digital Activity Tracker
Included as part of your engagement solutionLog activities, mood, engagement, and outcomes against individual resident profiles. Generate CQC-ready PDF reports instantly. Includes bulk Excel import, live dashboard, and engagement scoring.
- Individual resident profiles and session logs
- Mood and wellbeing trend tracking
- One-click CQC PDF report generation
- Live home-wide engagement dashboard
Activity Coordinator Cover
Temporary, short-term & long-term — contact for availabilityExperienced, trained coordinators placed directly into your homes. Our staff focus solely on engagement — not personal care — maintaining consistent person-centred routines for residents.
- Meaningful activities, conversation and stimulation
- Reminiscence and wellbeing support
- Activity coordinator training available
CPD Staff Training
Quoted individuallyAccredited training bundles covering person-centred approaches, dementia engagement, wellbeing frameworks, and regulatory requirements for activity coordinators and care staff.
Daily Newspaper & Magazine Delivery
Over 123 national & regional titles — delivered weekly to your doorOver 123 national and regional titles available. Keep residents connected to the world they know, delivered directly to your door every week.
CQC Evidence Framework
Inspection-ready.
Every single day.
CQC inspectors don’t just want to hear that residents are engaged — they want to see it documented, tracked, and evidenced at the individual level. Our digital tracker generates ready-to-present PDF reports at any moment.
- Individual activity records per resident, timestamped
- Mood and wellbeing tracking across week and month
- Engagement scoring and trend analysis per resident
- One-click CQC PDF report generation
- Live dashboard for all residents in the home
Safe
Consistent records demonstrate safeguarding awareness and structured wellbeing monitoring for every resident.
Caring
Activity and mood logs provide evidence of emotional support, relationship-building, and individual dignity in daily life.
Responsive
Trend data allows care teams to spot declining engagement early and adapt programmes before problems escalate.
Well-led
Management dashboards show oversight, accountability, and a culture of continuous improvement in engagement.
Pricing
Simple, straightforward pricing
Our solutions start from £2 per resident per day — tailored to the size and needs of your home or group.
Every package is built around your residents, your setting, and your goals. Get in touch and we will put together a solution that works for you.
Enquire NowWhat Our Clients Say
Trusted by care providers across the UK
Discover how our person-centred engagement support has made a genuine difference to residents, families, and care teams.
We finally had something to show families during inspections — real records, real moments, real evidence that we truly care. The tracker changed everything about how we present our home.
Their tailored engagement programmes brought renewed energy and meaningful interaction to our facility. The activity packs arrive on time, ready to use, and residents genuinely look forward to them.
The bespoke solutions have markedly improved patient engagement and overall happiness. Families comment on it every visit. It has made a visible difference to the atmosphere in our centre.
Why This Matters
Activities are often the first thing disrupted when staffing is stretched
When that happens, residents can lose the routines and interactions that matter most to their wellbeing. Our model has been designed to help providers protect engagement, reduce pressure on existing staff, and maintain a more consistent experience for residents, patients, and service users.
When engagement is disrupted, residents can lose:
- Routine and daily structure
- Stimulation and cognitive engagement
- Conversation and social connection
- Reminiscence opportunities
- Meaningful daily interaction
- Consistency in wellbeing support
Ready to show families what truly caring looks like?
Book a free, no-obligation consultation with Christine. We’ll walk through your home’s current engagement approach and show you exactly what’s possible — with no pressure and no jargon.
Book a Free Consultation Today Or email: private@dominiquecarringtonadvisory.com