Supported Living Staffordshire

Right Support 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 supported by enough suitable recruited staff who had received appropriate training. The polices within the home supported good practices, including infection control and safeguarding procedures.

Right care Care plans and risk assessments were in place and when these incidents had occurred had been reviewed with people to reflect their current needs. There were systems in place to govern the home to ensure people were receiving the support needed. The audits completed were robust and effective in identifying areas of improvements.

The principles of STOMP (stop over medicating people with learning difficulties) had been considered and referenced when people were prescribed 'as required' medicines.

Staff enabled people to access specialist health and social care support in the community. People were happy with the caring support they received from staff.

Right culture People were supported by a management and staff team which understood the holistic needs of supporting someone with autism or a learning disability. They worked closely with the person and relatives where appropriate to deliver appropriate care to people. They ensured the individual was at the forefront of this care, to deliver positive outcomes for people.

For more details, please see the full report which is on the CQC website at www.cqc.org.uk