The Gables

The service has been developed and designed in line with the principles and values that underpin Registering the Right Support and other best practice guidance. This ensures that people who use the service can live as full a life as possible and achieve the best possible outcomes. The principles reflect the need for people with learning disabilities and/or autism to live meaningful lives that include choice, control, and independence. People using the service received planned and co-ordinated person-centred support that is appropriate and inclusive for them.

People's experience of using this service:

Staff had not completed all of the mandatory training set by the provider.

We received positive comments about the care provided in the service. People were involved in the planning of their care and their care records reflected their personal needs and wishes.

People were made to feel safe by staff who understood how to safeguard people from abuse.

Individual risks to people's health and wellbeing had been identified and plans put in place to manage known risks.

People were supported to maintain their independence and were given choice and control about their care and treatment.

Staff adhered to the principles of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and best interest decisions were clearly documented.

Medicines were managed safely by staff who had received ongoing assessments in relation to the safe management of medicines.

People' were encouraged to maintain their interests and partake in activities and courses in the local community.

There were regular meetings for people who used the service and staff.

There were systems in place to monitor and assess the quality of service being delivered.

Rating at last inspection: Good (report published 30 September 2016).