InFocus Charity

The WESC Foundation provides specialist services for children, young people and adults with a visual impairment and other complex needs. WESC offers school and college education provision, supported internships and work experience in the community and through their own retail and horticulture enterprises. WESC vision and mission is to promote a society where visually impaired young people with additional needs are valued for their contribution and their rights and independence are promoted. People living at St David's House had often, but not always, transitioned from their education provision with WESC towards a more independent adulthood, developing their skills and accessing opportunities in their community. They were able to continue to access all WESC specialist services, including healthcare and day centre.

The service was a larger home, bigger than most domestic style properties. It was registered for the support of up to 21 people. At the time of this inspection 19 people were using the service. This is larger than current best practice guidance. The service understood the principles and values that underpinned Registering the Right Support which ensures people can live as full life as possible and achieve the best outcomes. People received planned and co-ordinated person-centred support that was appropriate and inclusive for them. However, the size of the service having a negative impact on people was mitigated by the building design being divided into three lodges. People, staff and visitors were able to access St David's House separately from WESC School and College at any time although on the same campus.

People and staff worked together to campaign for inclusion into the community, working on positively educating society in general and celebrating their contribution. People were able to access the community in many ways and were now planning sports teams and events to encourage the community to also visit the campus. People enjoyed visiting a wide range of activities in the community including work experience whilst also being able to access the specialist facilities on site for those visually impaired. Staff were also discouraged from wearing anything that suggested they were care staff when coming and going with people.