The Mews

People were supported to have maximum choice and control of their lives by staff who supported them in the least restrictive way possible and in their best interests; the policies and systems in the service supported this practice. People's care plans and risk assessments reflected their needs and preferences and staff were knowledgeable about the level of support people required.

People were supported to maintain hobbies, try new interests and to access voluntary work.

People were supported to prepare meals and drinks and to follow a healthy diet.

Medicines were stored and administered safely. People were supported to take their medicines where needed. People were supported to access to health and social care professionals when needed.

People, staff and relatives said the registered manager was approachable and felt they would be able to raise any issues.

Quality monitoring systems were in place to check people received high quality care.

We expect health and social care providers to guarantee autistic people and people with a learning disability the choices, dignity, independence and good access to local communities that most people take for granted. Right Support, right care, right culture is the statutory guidance which supports CQC to make assessments and judgements about services providing support to people with a learning disability and/or autistic people.

Based on our review of all of the key questions the service was able to demonstrate how they were meeting the underpinning principles of Right support, right care, right culture. People were supported in the least restrictive way possible to make choices and received care and support that was person centred and promoted independence and dignity.