New Path Care is dedicated to providing high-quality residential care for children and young people.
Our experienced team creates a safe, supportive environment that helps each individual grow and thrive.
New Path Care was founded on the belief that children in care deserve more than a roof and a routine. They deserve warmth, stability, advocacy, and the steady presence of adults who genuinely know them - and stay.
Lilly House
A small home on a quiet residential street in Birkdale, Sefton. Five minutes from the sea. Thoughtfully furnished, genuinely warm. A place where young people can begin to settle.
Care that goes deeper than routine
Three principles shape everything we do - from how we furnish a bedroom to how we respond at two in the morning.
Trauma-informed care
We understand that behaviour is communication. Our team is trained in PACE - Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity, Empathy - and applies it consistently, not selectively.
Read about our approach →Stability and belonging
Children thrive when the same people show up day after day. We invest in low staff turnover, consistent keyworkers, and routines that feel like home - not a care schedule.
Read about stability →Education and life skills
We work closely with schools, virtual school heads, and alternative provision to keep every young person learning. Alongside qualifications, we build the practical skills that matter after 18.
Read about education →What our numbers say
Ready to discuss a placement?
We respond to all referral enquiries within 4 working hours. Our referrals line is monitored 24/7.
The people responsible for Lilly House
Every child placed with us will be known by name by these three people within their first week.
Tracey Brydson
Responsible Individual
Tracey founded New Path Care with a single goal: to build a home that a child would remember as the place things started to get better.
Marie Kerr
Registered Manager
Marie manages the day-to-day running of Lilly House and holds overall responsibility for the quality and safety of care we provide.
Lee Hough
Deputy Manager
Lee supports the day-to-day management of Lilly House and plays a key role in the development and wellbeing of our care team.
Work with us
We hire carefully and we hire for the long haul. If you want to do this work in a small, well-supported team, we want to hear from you.