29 October 2018
During a routine inspection
At our last inspection we rated the service good. At this inspection we found the evidence continued to support the 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.
There was a registered manager in post. We received positive feedback about the leadership and management of the service. Staff told us they received the training and support they required to give them the skills and knowledge they needed for their role. There were sufficient staff to meet people’s needs. Recruitment policies minimised the risk of unsuitable staff being employed.
Risk assessments were in place to help reduce risks to people. The service also had a range of environmental risk assessments. Staff knew how to safeguard vulnerable adults. They were aware of the action they should take if they had any concerns. The service had systems in place to ensure people were supported with managing their medicines. Health and safety checks were carried out in relation to the communal areas of the premises.
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. People were encouraged to join in with group activities and events but if they chose not to do so this was respected.
People were supported to maintain their health and access healthcare services when needed. Support plans contained clear information about people’s healthcare needs. People’s independence was promoted. Staff encouraged people to maintain and develop their daily living skills in preparation for them moving on to a more independent living situation. Staff respected people’s rights and maintained their privacy. People told us staff were caring. People’s diverse needs were understood and respected.
Support was planned and delivered based upon people’s support needs and preferences. Support plans were up to date and were regularly reviewed. Staff knew the people they were supporting well.
The service had good links with the local community. People accessed a range of community and leisure facilities.
People and their relatives told us they knew how to complain if it was needed. A quality assurance system in place to monitor the quality of the service and make improvements where required.
Further information is in the detailed findings below.