Hosted by the psychology team at Moore House Group, Scaffolding dives into the world of mental health and psychology.

Each episode will explore the work our team does, discusses hot topics and current debates in mental health, and breaks down complex psychological concepts into clear, practical insights.

Whether you’re a professional, a carer, or simply curious about mental health, Scaffolding provides thought-provoking conversations and guidance to help you better understand psychology.

In this episode, Gary sits down with Marie, one of our service managers, to talk about a topic that often goes unspoken in social care: compassion fatigue.

When you’re constantly supporting others through challenging or traumatic experiences, it’s easy to forget the toll it can take on your own wellbeing.

Marie shares her insights on how compassion fatigue can show up in daily practice and the importance of recognising it early.

She also discusses the practical tools and supports Moore House Group puts in place, from reflective supervision and wellbeing check-ins to external professional services, all designed to help staff protect their emotional health and continue providing trauma-informed care.

In this special episode of Residential Insights, our CEO Stephen Drysdale sits down with Dr. Karen Treisman, following our recent two-day conference series: Behaviour is Communication and The Power of Language.

Together, they explore the powerful themes shared during the events — including how behaviour can tell the story of a child’s inner world, and how the words we use in everyday practice can be either healing or harmful.

This conversation offers practical takeaways for anyone working in social care, education, residential settings, fostering, or trauma-informed practice.

In this episode of Residential Insights, Adam sits down with Emma, the new Service Manager at Kettle Mill, to discuss the launch of our latest residential house in Kingskettle, Fife. They explore what makes Kettle Mill a special and supportive home for young people, the vision behind the service, and how the team is preparing to make a real difference. Tune in to hear Emma’s insights on person-centred care, building life skills, and creating a nurturing environment for those who will be calling Kettle Mill home.

In this episode of Residential Insights, Stephanie, Head of Therapeutic Services, sits down with Judy Furnivall, a renowned Trauma Consultant and expert in the childcare sector.

Judy shares her wealth of experience as a qualified social worker, lecturer, and organisational consultant. She also reflects on her time at Moore House Group teaching attachment, trauma, and resilience training.

In this podcast interview, Isobel opens up about her incredible journey at Moore House Group, the passion she brings to her work, her special relationships with the young people, and, of course, what winning this award means to her.

In this episode, we chat with Louise Brown, recent winner of the Co-Production Award at the Great British Care Awards. Louise shares her journey in the social care sector and how co-production has been a game-changer in creating collaborative, inclusive practices.

We explore her insights into empowering young people and working closely with colleagues to bring about innovation in care systems.

In this episode, Elaine and Lesley from Moore House Group go over the various staff benefits that come with working for our organisation. From professional development opportunities to a supportive work environment, discover what makes Moore House Group a great place to work!