Visiting Angels East Dorset

Without exception people and their relatives told us they were very happy with the support they received from Visiting Angels East Dorset. People told us they liked their care givers and looked forward to their visits. People were kept informed of any changes and felt involved in their care. Staff knew people well and understood how they preferred their care and support to be delivered.

People had risk assessments completed for them. These were then used to develop person centred care plans which guided staff on how to care for people safely. Care plans were detailed and regularly up dated to ensure people received effective care and support. Staff received the training they needed to support people safely and liaised with health and social care professionals if they needed further guidance regarding people's health.

People were protected from abuse and avoidable harm. People felt safe with staff, who had the appropriate training and skills to provide care safely and effectively.

Medicines were managed and administered safely. People were supported to take their medicines by staff who had received training to administer medicines.

People were supported to have maximum choice and control of their lives and staff supported them in the least restrictive way possible and in their best interests; the policies and systems in the service supported this practice.

People received personalised care which was responsive to their individual needs. Staff had a good understanding of the care and support people needed and provided this with kindness and care, whilst respecting their privacy and dignity. People received their care from a small, consistent team of care staff who knew people's care and support needs well.

The service involved people and their families in decisions about people's day to day care and support needs. Relatives and people felt listened to and were consulted about how they preferred to receive their care and support.

People felt the service was well led, friendly and professional. Staff felt very well supported in their roles and spoke highly of the supportive and open approach taken by the management team.