Bunyan Lodge

Updated 4 December 2020

We carried out this inspection under Section 60 of the Health and Social Care Act 2008 as part of our regulatory functions. This inspection was planned to check whether the provider is meeting the legal requirements and regulations associated with the Health and Social Care Act 2008.

As part of CQC’s response to the coronavirus pandemic we are conducting a thematic review of infection control and prevention measures in care homes.

The service was selected to take part in this thematic review which is seeking to identify examples of good practice in infection prevention and control.

This inspection took place on 23 November 2020 and was announced.

Updated 4 December 2020

The inspection took place on 11 September 2018 and was unannounced. At the time of our inspection 14 people were using the service.

Bunyan Lodge is a ‘care home’. People in care homes receive accommodation and nursing or personal care as single package under one CQC contractual agreement. CQC regulates both the premises and the care provided, and both were looked at during this inspection.

At our last inspection in November 2015, we rated the service good. At this inspection we found the evidence continued to support an overall rating of good and there was no evidence or information from our inspection and ongoing monitoring that demonstrated serious risks or concerns. This inspection report is written in a shorter format because our overall rating of the service has not changed since our last inspection.

People were supported to have maximum choice and control of their lives and staff supported them in the least restrictive way possible; the policies and systems in the service supported this practice.

Staff received training and felt supported to deliver care and support to people in a safe and effective way. People`s medicines were managed safely by trained staff.

There were systems and processes in place to protect people from the risk of harm. People and staff were knowledgeable about how to report their concerns and how to keep safe from harm. Employment processes were robust and ensured that staff working at the service were suitable to carry out their roles.

People told us staff were kind and caring and their dignity was protected. People had been involved in planning and reviewing their care and support.

Support plans were personalised and descriptive of how people liked to be supported by staff. People`s independence was promoted and staff encouraged people to express their choices and live the life they wanted.

People had been enabled to pursue their hobbies and interests. They were involved in planning their activities and the registered manager was working to further develop possibilities and look for further opportunities for people in regard to going on holidays and other activities.

People were supported to access health services including their GP, dental appointments and other healthcare professionals as required. People`s feedback on the service was encouraged through regular meetings and surveys.

Quality monitoring procedures were in place and action was taken where improvements were identified. There were clear management arrangements in place.

Further information is in the detailed findings below.