Agaped Healthlink Ltd

This assessment was announced and carried out by 1 inspector.

The service had a manager registered with the Care Quality Commission. This means that they and the provider are legally responsible for how the service is run and for the quality and safety of the care provided.

Prior to the assessment we reviewed information we had received about the service. We used the information the provider sent us in the provider information return. This is information providers are required to send us with key information about their service, what they do well, and improvements they plan to make. This information helps support our assessments. We used all of this information to plan our assessment.

During the assessment we spoke with the registered manager and sought feedback from staff. We reviewed a range of records. This included people’s care records. We looked at staff files in relation to recruitment and staff supervision and reviewed a variety of records relating to the management of the service.

There were systems in place to safeguard people from the risk of harm and abuse. The provider had policies in place which guided staff on the actions they should take should they suspect harm or abuse had taken place. The registered manager was able to explain the actions they would take to report and investigate safeguarding concerns.

The care plan we reviewed was person-centred and contained guidance on how the person wished to receive their care and support. Risks to people’s personal safety had been assessed and plans were in place to minimise these risks.

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 service followed safe recruitment practices. Staff went through an induction process when they started working for the service. We viewed training records for staff which confirmed they had received training on a range of subjects. Training completed by staff included safeguarding, moving and handling, infection prevention and control and equality and diversity.

Systems were in place to monitor the quality of the service. Processes were in place to ensure accidents, incidents and safeguarding concerns were reviewed to help keep people safe and ensure appropriate action was taken. People and staff had the opportunity to provide feedback.