Vision Beyond Autism

The service applied the principles and values of Registering the Right Support and other best practice guidance. These ensure that people who use the service can live as full a life as possible and achieve the best possible outcomes that include control, choice and independence. The outcomes for people using the service reflected the principles and values of Registering the Right Support by promoting choice and control, independence and inclusion. People's support focused on them having as many opportunities as possible for them to gain new skills and become more independent.

Staff went above and beyond to make sure people lived a fulfilling and meaningful life of their choice and were as independent as they could be. Staff went above and beyond to support people to complete tasks and secure work placements. Each person was supported to follow a comprehensive programme of activities and programmes each day to increase their independence.

Each person was supported by a small team of staff who knew them well. Staff had an excellent understanding of people's communication needs and supported people with their comprehension. Staff were skilled at anticipating people's emotional needs and supported people to use strategies to reduce their anxiety levels.

People's privacy and dignity was protected and considered at all times. Staff fully understood people's preferences, wishes and choices. They worked together with people, their relatives and professionals involved in their care to achieve the best possible outcomes for people.

People were supported to be a part of their local community. Staff supported people to access a wide range of facilities and worked with staff at these facilities to increase their understanding of autism.

People were supported in such a way that allowed them 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.

Staff were well supported in their role with appropriate training and supervision. Staff had also received specialist training to meet the specific needs of the people they supported.

There were systems in place to monitor the quality and safety of the service people received, identify shortfalls and bring about improvements. Risks to people had been robustly assessed and measures were put in place to mitigate any risks identified, whilst still respecting people's freedom.

The registered manager and registered provider had met their legal requirements with the Care Quality Commission (CQC). They promoted person centred care and transparency within the service.