Peripatetic Service - Sherwood Court

We expect health and social care providers to guarantee autistic people and people with a learning disability the choices, dignity, independence and good access to local communities that most people take for granted. Right Support, right care, right culture is the statutory guidance which supports CQC to make assessments and judgements about services providing support to people with a learning disability and/or autistic people.

Not everyone who used the service received personal care. CQC only inspects where people receive personal care. This is help with tasks related to personal hygiene and eating. Where they do we also consider any wider social care provided.

Each person's care needs had been reviewed and documented. Staff had access to risk assessments, carried out to ensure people received safe care. Pre-employment checks such as references had been sought to ensure staff were suitable to support people. Systems were in place to prevent infections. Medicine care plans described people's prescribed medicines and creams and dosages. Staff had access to personal protective equipment and were aware of their responsibility to minimise the spread of infections.

The service was well led. The registered manager promoted an open and honest culture. Effective quality assurance processes were in place. People and relatives were consulted about the quality of the service through surveys and meetings. Staff were involved in the development and improvement of the service through regular meetings.