Corfe Care Ltd

People had risk assessments completed for them. These were then used to develop person centred care plans which guided staff on how to care for people safely. Care plans were detailed and regularly up-dated to ensure people received effective care and support. Staff received the training they needed to support people safely and liaised with health and social care professionals if they needed further guidance regarding people's health.

People were protected from abuse and avoidable harm. People felt safe with staff, who had the appropriate training and skills to provide care safely and effectively.

Safe recruitment practices were followed, and appropriate checks completed to ensure that only suitable staff were employed. There was an ongoing process of staff recruitment to ensure people were supported safely and effectively. Staff received an appropriate induction and were well supported through a programme of regular supervision and training.

Medicines were managed and administered safely. People were supported to take their medicines safely by staff who had received training to administer medicines.

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 received personalised care which was responsive to their individual needs. Staff had a good understanding of the care and support people needed and provided this with kindness and care, whilst respecting their privacy and dignity. People received their care from a small, consistent team of care staff who knew people's care and support needs well.

The service involved people and their families with people's day to day care and support needs. Relatives

and people felt listened to and were consulted about how they preferred to receive their care and support.

People felt the service was well led, friendly and professional. Staff felt well supported in their roles and appreciated the open and supportive approach taken by the management team.