Specialist Residential Care for Children & Young People, aged 8–17
Vitality Healthcare Services provides safe, nurturing and trauma-informed care for children and young people across Essex. Our residential homes offer stability, emotional warmth and a therapeutic environment designed to help every young person feel safe, valued and supported.
We combine clinical leadership, safeguarding expertise, and highly trained staff to deliver placements that respond compassionately to complex needs, challenging behaviours and crises.
Whether emergency, short-term or long-term, our approach remains consistent — care that protects, stabilises and empowers.
Comprehensive Support for Diverse and Complex Needs
We provide a range of residential and community care services tailored to each young person’s needs:
Why choose Vitality Healthcare Services
Compassionate, Experienced & Clinically Guided Care
Trauma-Informed Approach
We understand the impact of trauma and embed therapeutic practices into everyday care.
Clinical Leadership
Our Registered Manager is a qualified nurse with extensive experience in complex needs.
Safeguarding Expertise
Our Designated Safeguarding Lead brings over 20 years of social work and child protection experience.
Skilled, Compassionate Staff
Professionals trained in de-escalation, risk management, crisis support and trauma response.
24/7 Emergency Placements
We accept urgent referrals day or night with rapid assessment and fast admission decisions.
CROMPTON HOUSE
A Warm, Therapeutic Home in Chelmsford, Essex
Crompton House is a modern, spacious 6-bedroom residential home thoughtfully designed to provide safety, comfort and emotional wellbeing.
Key Features:
- 6 bedrooms
- 3 bathrooms and 4 toilets
- Calming interiors and therapeutic spaces
- Communal living areas for connection and routine
- Quiet spaces for emotional regulation
- Outdoor garden and recreation space
- Safe, secure and professionally staffed
Whether for emergency admission, short-term stabilisation or longer-term placements, Crompton House offers a foundation for healing and growth.
Emergency Placements (24/7)
Immediate Support When It Matters Most
We provide urgent placements for young people experiencing:
- Crisis or breakdown of placement
- Going missing or exploitation concerns
- Emotional distress or behavioural escalation
- Hospital or police discharge
- Social, family or environmental risks
Our team responds immediately with:
- Rapid assessment
- Immediate risk planning
- Emergency admission day or night
- High levels of supervision
- Child-centred emotional support
24/7 Emergency Line: +44 7306 111 471
OUR APPROACH
A Service Built on Expertise, Compassion & Safety
Clinical Oversight
Nurse-led assessment and monitoring for medically vulnerable or high-needs young people.
Safeguarding Leadership
Dedicated DSL ensuring safety, compliance and best practice at all times.
Therapeutic Framework
Daily routines that support emotional regulation, safety, trust and positive development.
Positive Behaviour Support
Evidence-based approaches to managing challenging behaviours with dignity and respect.
