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Archived: Severalls House Complex

Severalls Hospital, 2 Boxted Road, Mile End, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5HG (01206) 228630

Provided and run by:
North Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

All Inspections

28 January 2014

During a routine inspection

Because of some cognitive impairment it was difficult to interview some people on Severalls House Complex. We saw that people experienced care, treatment and support that met their needs and protected their rights.

We were told that people, where able, were actively encouraged to participate in their individual treatment programme and that they accessed specialists and other support from staff. This demonstrated to us that care and treatment was planned and delivered in a way that was intended to ensure people's safety and welfare. We also saw evidence of close and collaborative working with other healthcare professionals.

None of the people we spoke with expressed any concerns about their safety. We saw staff dealt with challenging situations calmly and effectively. This showed us that the provider ensured that people who used the service were protected from the risk of abuse.

Staff reported that there were good opportunities for training. This demonstrated to us that people were cared for by staff who were supported to deliver care and treatment safely and to an appropriate standard.

The provider had effective systems in place to monitor the quality and safety of service

that people received.