Blisworth Home

At the time of inspection two people were receiving personal care and support in a four-bedroomed house for supported living. Exceed Support Services Ltd also provided the opportunity of a respite service at this location. Staff were available to support people 24 hours a day, which included sleep in arrangements overnight.

The service has been developed and designed in line with the principles and values that underpin Registering the Right Support and other best practice guidance. This ensures that people who use the service can live as full a life as possible and achieve the best possible outcomes. The principles reflect the need for people with learning disabilities and/or autism to live meaningful lives that include control, choice, and independence. People using the service receive planned and co-ordinated person-centred support that is appropriate and inclusive for them.

People's care needs had been identified and risk assessed. Care plans were person-centred and considered people's preferences, likes, dislikes and interests.

People told us they felt happy with staff. Staff knew how to support people they cared for well.

Staff knew how to identify and report any signs of abuse or concerns appropriately.

People received their medicines safely by competently trained staff and staff knew how to protect people from the risk of infection.

The registered manager was approachable and understood the needs of people. Staff were able to express views, concerns and ideas and felt listened to.

People were supported by staff that maintained and respected their privacy and dignity.

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.

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.

People were able to access activities important to them to meet their social and cultural needs. Staff supported people to maintain relationships and communicated well with relatives.

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.