The Shires

The Shires is one of two locations operated by Independence with Care Ltd. It provides accommodation for up to seven people with learning difficulties, who may require support with personal care.

People's experience of using this service:

● People were protected by staff who understood how to protect them from avoidable harm. The risks to people's health and wellbeing were assessed and action taken to reduce them. There were enough staff deployed to keep people safe. People's medicines were well managed and staff understood how to reduce the risk of the spread of infection. There were systems to learn from mistakes including the detailed analysis of accidents and incidents.

● Staff received training to enable them to do their jobs well. People were provided with care and support which protected them from discrimination. They were supported to maintain a healthy diet and had access to other health and social care agencies when needed. 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. The environment was adapted to meet their needs

● There were kind and caring relationships between people and staff which were based on dignity and respect. People felt involved with decisions and felt that staff respected their wishes. Families were welcomed to the service at any time.

● People had care and support provided which met their preferences. Complaints were handled appropriately and line with the provider's complaints policy. People did not currently receive end of life care.

● Staff enjoyed working at the service and felt respected and valued. People could give their views about how the service could develop and improve. The provider's quality assurance processes were effective in identifying potential risks to people's safety. There was a continued focus on learning, development and improvement.

More information is in Detailed Findings below: