Lagan's Foundation

Lagan's Foundation provides specialist daytime and overnight respite care solutions for children 0 -19 years old who have complex health care needs. The service specialises in heart conditions and /or feeding issues. The service provides support for parents who are staying with their child in hospital and home visits across the country. This is a unique national charity which provides emotional and physical care to children and families.

At the time of the inspection there were 18 younger people and children receiving support from the service. The service operates from an office close to Bolton town centre.

The registered manager and the management team told us how important the services' shared values were to them and how passionate they were about providing a high standard of care and support.

Children and young people were supported safely, and risks regarding their care were assessed and met. Where this was a part of their care, medicines were given safely in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

Staff and volunteers had been safely recruited, well trained and supported with any specialist training provided as required. Staff were aware of how to report any concerns of neglect or abuse and were confident they would be addressed.

The children and young people supported by the service were under the age of 16 years and therefore the Mental Capacity Act did not apply to them.

The leadership of the service was acknowledge by staff and parents for their commitment and care. One member of staff told us how supportive the registered manager had been to them.