Abbeys Care Support & Training Ltd

People were supported by enough staff who had been recruited safely. The provider did not support people with medicines.

The provider ensured there was infection control guidance in place. Staff confirmed they were provided with enough personal protective equipment such as masks and gloves.

People's healthcare-associated risks were identified and assessed. People's needs were assessed before they received care from the service. People's needs were met by staff who were well trained and received regular support and supervision. People's dietary needs were met effectively.

A relative told us staff were caring and treated them with respect and dignity. People and their relatives were involved in making decisions regarding their care. People were supported to remain as independent as possible.

Discussions with the registered manager and staff showed they respected people's sexual orientation so that lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people could feel accepted and welcomed in the service.

The provider had a complaints procedure in place and people and relatives knew how to make a complaint.

A relative and staff told us the management of the service were supportive. The service had quality assurance processes in place. The service worked with other organisations to improve people's experiences.

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.