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The Next Step Trust-Respite
Marsh Meadows, 31 Marsh Lane, Southowram, Halifax, HX3 9UF — Care Home

- 4 bedsRegistered capacity
- CalderdaleCouncil for care funding
- The Next Step TrustOperator
- 4th April 2025Registered since
- The Next Step TrustRegistered provider
Care offered
Care types at The Next Step Trust-Respite
The Next Step Trust-Respite is a Care Home in Halifax, offering Residential, Sensory Impairment, Learning Disability and Physical Disability care.
The Next Step Trust-Respite was registered with the Care Quality Commission in April 2025. It is run by The Next Step Trust, a registered charity (charity number 1114197). It is the only care home The Next Step Trust has registered with CQC.
CQC registers the home to care for younger adults, people with physical disabilities, people with sensory impairments and people with learning disabilities or autism.
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Considering The Next Step Trust-Respite? See how live-in care compares
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0800 368 8558Lines open 8am–10pm, seven days a week See all questionsWhat rating has The Next Step Trust-Respite been given by the regulator?
The Next Step Trust-Respite does not have a published Care Quality Commission rating at present. Newly registered homes and those awaiting re-inspection often sit in this state.
What types of care does The Next Step Trust-Respite provide?
The Next Step Trust-Respite provides Residential, Sensory Impairment, Learning Disability and Physical Disability care.
How many beds does The Next Step Trust-Respite have?
The Next Step Trust-Respite is registered for 4 beds with the Care Quality Commission.
Who runs The Next Step Trust-Respite?
The Next Step Trust-Respite is run by The Next Step Trust, a registered charity (charity number 1114197).
When was The Next Step Trust-Respite registered with CQC?
The Next Step Trust-Respite has been registered with the Care Quality Commission since April 2025. Its provider, The Next Step Trust, has held CQC registration since March 2014.
Who does The Next Step Trust-Respite care for?
CQC registers The Next Step Trust-Respite to care for younger adults, people with physical disabilities, people with sensory impairments and people with learning disabilities or autism.
Does The Next Step Trust-Respite provide nursing care?
No. The Next Step Trust-Respite is registered as a care home without nursing. Its staff give personal care, and residents who need nursing are usually visited by NHS community or district nurses.
Which council covers The Next Step Trust-Respite?
The Next Step Trust-Respite is in the Calderdale council area. The council carries out care needs assessments and decides council funding for residents who qualify.
Is live-in care an alternative to The Next Step Trust-Respite?
For many families, yes. A live-in carer supports one person at home one-to-one in Halifax, so nobody has to move. It is often the clearer choice for a couple, since one carer can support both under a single weekly fee.