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Archived: The Close Short Break Service

The Close, Rock Lodge Road, Roker, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR6 9HX (0191) 553 5425

Provided and run by:
Sunderland City Council

All Inspections

28 January 2014

During a routine inspection

Some of the people using the service had complex needs which meant they were unable to tell us their views. Because of this we used a number of different methods to help us understand their experiences.

The service planned and delivered care and support so that people's needs were met and privacy, dignity and independence were respected. Staff supported people in an engaging way and regular activities were arranged.

A relative we spoke with told us 'They are very accommodating if you need to change anything for emergencies.' Another relative told us 'If they can help you, they will.'

People told us they felt safe at The Close and there were sufficient numbers of suitably qualified and skilled staff employed to care for people using the service.

The manager had systems in place to regularly check the quality of the care and people were consulted about the care received.

13 December 2012

During a routine inspection

People we spoke with were positive about the service they received at The Close. Comments people told us included "I go out a lot" and "I've been coming here for years and always have a great time".

We were shown bedrooms around the service and each person we spoke with confirmed they had chosen their bedroom and were able to move if they were unhappy with their choice. People had brought in their personal belongings to put in their bedrooms to make them more personal.

2 December 2011

During a routine inspection

Relatives of people using the service told us, 'We really like the service', and, 'We wish we were allowed more dates for bookings'.

We were shown comments from guest review forms. These included, 'I always like coming to The Close', and, 'totally fantastic'. In response to whether they were happy with their stay one person wrote that they were 'very happy'.

Another person wrote to the service after their stay, they said, 'Thank you for having me and I really enjoyed coming to stay with you'.