Church Lane

Church Lane is a care home providing personal care and support to autistic people/ and or have a learning disability. At the time of the inspection sixteen people lived there. The service can support up to twenty people. The service is split into two separate units. The first floor is called Inglewood and the ground floor is referred to as Church Lane. Both units had their own kitchens, dining rooms, lounges and shared bath/shower rooms. There were ten people living in Church Lane and six people living in Inglewood Lodge.

Right Support The service supported people to have the maximum possible choice, control and independence over their own lives. People were supported by staff to pursue their interests. For example, one person liked getting their hair and nails done so staff supported them with this. Staff focused on people's strengths and promoted what they could do, so people had a fulfilling and meaningful everyday life. People had choice about their living environment and were able to personalise their rooms. We observed people's rooms to be decorated individually. Staff supported people to achieve their aspirations and goals. For example, some people's goal was to re-design and decorate their bedroom. The manager also told us people are doing much more for themselves. Right Care Staff promoted equality and diversity in their support for people. They understood people's cultural needs and provided culturally appropriate care. A group of people from the local church go into the service and visit people. Peoples communication needs had been met and staff training and skills meant that interactions were comfortable . For example, staff use picture cards to help people make choices. The service had enough appropriately skilled staff to meet people's needs and keep them safe. We observed enough staff on inspection to support people with their needs. On the day of inspection, a number of people were going to a charity music concert. Right culture People received good quality care, support and treatment because trained staff and specialists could meet their needs and wishes. Staff had training including safeguarding, autism awareness and medicines. Staff knew and understood people well and were responsive, supporting their aspirations to live a life of their choosing. Staff told us one person really liked jazz music, when we went to see the person, they had jazz music playing in their room, this was also documented in their care and support plan. Staff placed people's wishes, needs and rights at the heart of everything they did. We observed staff being attentive, caring and compassionate when supporting people.