Viable Care Services

We expect health and social care providers to guarantee people with a learning disability and autistic people respect, equality, dignity, choices and independence and good access to local communities that most people take for granted. 'Right support, right care, right culture' is the guidance CQC follows to make assessments and judgements about services supporting people with a learning disability and autistic people and providers must have regard to it.

At the time of the inspection, the location did not support anyone with a learning disability or an autistic person. However, we assessed the care provision under Right Support, Right Care, Right Culture, as it is registered as a specialist service for this population group.

Right Care: People's needs and preferences were assessed prior to receiving the service. People received consistent care from staff who knew them well. People and those important to them were involved in planning their care. Staff understood how to protect people from poor care and abuse. There were enough appropriately skilled staff to meet people's needs and keep them safe. Risk assessments identified and reduced any risks to people and staff.

Right Culture: The registered manager and care team listened and responded to people's views. Quality assurance and monitoring systems were used to identify shortfalls and improve the service for the people who used it. People received good quality care, support and treatment because trained staff could meet their needs and wishes. People were supported to maintain good health, were supported with their medicines and had accessed healthcare services when needed. Staff prepared food and drink to meet people's dietary needs and preferences. People received care that was tailored to their needs.

Staff and the registered manager worked effectively with community health and social care professionals to ensure people's needs were met. People knew how to raise issues or complaints, and said the service was responsive to their needs. People felt consulted and involved in the running of the service.

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