We carried out a review of the data available to us about Brunel House on 6 July 2023. We have not found evidence that we need to carry out an inspection or reassess our rating at this stage.
This could change at any time if we receive new information. We will continue to monitor data about this service.
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About the service
Brunel House is a residential care home providing personal care to up to seven people. The service is registered to provide support to younger adults with a learning disability and/or autistic people who may have care needs around their physical disability or sensory impairment. At the time of our inspection there were seven people using the service.
People’s experience of using this service and what we found
Right Support: People had fulfilling days and meaningful goals they chose. Staff supported people exceptionally by focussing on their strengths and encouraging people with what they could do. Arrangements were made for people to receive specialist health and social care support locally in line with people’s assessed needs. The environment was homely, clean, and appropriately furnished with serviced equipment available when needed. People’s bedrooms were personalised, and the home environment had some adapted features to meet the needs of people in relation to their sensory and physical needs.
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.
Right Care: Staff understood people’s communication needs as they worked with people consistently and got to know them over time, developing trusting relationships and exploring how to best capture people’s wishes and views. Staff deeply respected the people they supported, each other and the home environment, providing care that was thoughtful and compassionate. People were encouraged to take positive risks to enhance their wellbeing and the service communicated well around what risks people faced and how to support them to manage these risks positively. People’s care, treatment and support plans reflected their individual needs and this promoted their wellbeing and enjoyment of life.
Right Culture: The service placed people’s wishes and aspirations at the centre of everything they did, driving a culture that was inclusive and empowering. People achieved goals they had only dreamed of previously and told us how moving to Brunel House had changed their lives. The leadership were visible and embodied the values of the service, using their knowledge and influence to ensure people were leading a quality life of their choosing.
For more details, please see the full report which is on the CQC website at www.cqc.org.uk
Rating at last inspection and update
This service was registered with us on 10 August 2019 and this is the first inspection.
Why we inspected
This inspection was prompted by a review of the information we held about this service.
We looked at infection prevention and control measures under the Safe key question. We look at this in all care home inspections even if no concerns or risks have been identified. This is to provide assurance that the service can respond to COVID-19 and other infection outbreaks effectively.
For more details, please see the full report which is on the CQC website at www.cqc.org.uk
Brunel House is a residential care home providing accommodation and personal care for up to seven people with a learning disability. People may also be living with a physical disability and/or a sensory impairment. At the time of the inspection there were five people living at the service.
We found the following examples of good practice;
• The provider was following best practice guidance in terms of ensuring visitors to the home did not spread Covid-19. All visitors were asked to provide proof of a negative lateral flow test (LFT) before entering the home. A booking in system was in place to monitor visits and to ensure everyone remained safe.
• The provider was facilitating visits for people living in the home in accordance with current guidance. At the time of the inspection people were being supported to spend time with their relatives inside and away from the home. When this was not possible due to changes in guidance staff had supported people to stay in touch using social-media, garden visits and by phone.
• The provider ensured enough stock of appropriate protective equipment (PPE) was available for people, staff and visitors. There was clear signage around the home about the correct guidance for donning, doffing and disposal of PPE. Facilities were available to ensure PPE was disposed of safely.
• Staff were adhering to PPE guidance and practices. Hand- washing facilities, and hand washing guidance was available around the home. We saw staff washing their hands frequently between care tasks.
• Where possible staff encouraged people to keep a safe distance from each other. Enhanced cleaning was in place to reduce the risks of cross infection.
• Staff continued to support people to access health services. Arrangements were in place to ensure people remained safe if they required a hospital admission.
• The providers recruitment process and contingency planning helped ensure staffing levels remained safe in the event of a COVID-19 outbreak in the service.
• Policies, procedures and risk assessments relating to COVID-19 were up to date. This helped ensure staff had correct and up to date information to keep people safe.