Prime Life Limited - 50 Stoneygate Road

The service applied the principles and values of Registering the Right Support and other best practice guidance. These ensure that people who use the service can live as full a life as possible and achieve the best possible life outcomes for themselves that include control, choice and independence. People with learning disabilities and autism using the service can live as ordinary a life as any citizen.

People were supported to have maximum choice and control of their lives and staff supported them in the least restrictive way possible. Training for staff was linked to people's individual support needs. The staff team felt involved in the running of the home and felt supported by the registered manager and senior staff. Staff had supervision from the registered manager to ensure they met people's needs. Staff respond to and supported people's health and care needs.

People were provided with a varied diet which met their individual cultural needs. People were encouraged to develop self-help skills which included catering, budgeting and personal development to enable progression to independent living.

People were fully involved in making decisions about their care and their consent was obtained prior to offering care. People were supported by a staff team who were kind and caring and treated them in a considerate and respectful manner. Staff promoted people's privacy and dignity.

Staff were knowledgeable about people's individual needs informed by well detailed care and support plans. There was a complaints process in place which was managed effectively. People had complimented the staff on the care provided for people. Staff had considered people's end of life choices and made reference to this in care plans.

There were systems in place to monitor the quality and safety of the service being provided. People's views of the service were sought through regular meetings and surveys. The registered manager understood their roles and responsibilities as a registered person. They worked in partnership with other agencies to ensure people received care and support that was consistent with their assessed needs.

For more details, please see the full report which is on the CQC website at www.cqc.org.uk