Kentish Homecare

Staff received support through training, supervision and appraisal to ensure they could meet people's needs. Staff told us they felt supported and could approach the registered manager at any time for support. The registered manager worked within the principles of Mental Capacity Act (MCA). Staff asked for people's consent, where they had the capacity to consent to their care. 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.

An assessment of people's needs had been completed to ensure these could be met by staff. The registered manager and staff worked with other external professionals to ensure people were supported to maintain good health. People and their relatives were involved in making decisions about their care and support. People were treated with dignity, and their privacy was respected, and supported to be as independent in their care as possible.

People's care plans reflected their current needs. Staff showed an understanding of equality and diversity. Staff respected people's choices and preferences. People knew how to make a complaint. The registered manager knew what to do if someone required end-of life care.

Systems and processes to assess, monitor and improve the quality and safety of the service were in place. There was a management structure at the service and staff were aware of the roles of the management team. They told us the registered manager was approachable. The registered manager and staff worked as a team and in partnership with a range of professionals and acted on their advice.