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Archived: Learning Disability Assessment and Treatment Unit

Learning Disability Services, 220 Badsley Moor Lane, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S65 2QU (01709) 302834

Provided and run by:
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust

Important: This service was previously managed by a different provider - see old profile

All Inspections

2 December 2013

During a routine inspection

This inspection was undertaken by a compliance inspector and a specialist advisor. Due to their complex needs people who used the service were not able to share their views with us. We therefore observed the interaction of staff with people who used the service.

A person who used the service told us they were aware of their care plans. We also observed staff interacting with people in a supportive and caring manner. We found people expressed their views and were involved in making decisions about their care. We also found that people were treated with privacy, dignity and respect.

A person who used the service told us they felt the food was "Nice." They also told us they were provided with a choice of what food they wished to eat. We found that people were protected from the risks of inadequate nutrition and dehydration.

A person who used the service told us that staff always "Treated them well." We found that people were protected from abuse or the risk of abuse.

We found that people were cared for by staff who received appropriate levels of training, supervision and appraisal.

We found that the provider had an effective system in place to identify, assess and manage risks to the health, safety and welfare of people who used the service.

2 March 2012

During an inspection looking at part of the service

We undertook a review of three locations managed by Rotherham, Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust. We visited the trust headquarters in Doncaster and also the learning disability assessment and treatment unit in Rotherham. At the trust headquarters we visited the adult community mental health access team and also the adult mental health unit.

During our inspection we spoke with a number of patients who use the service. Patients we talked with were generally positive about their care and experience in hospital. Patients we spoke with told us they were happy with the progress they had made in hospital and were aware of their care needs and their care plans. Patients said that they had been involved in their care reviews and had attended meetings about their care. Patients we spoke with told us that their medicines and any changes to them were discussed and that they had enough privacy and support when taking medicines.

Patients said that the staff who supported them on a daily basis listened to them and did their best for them. Patients said they received appropriate support from staff. Patients told us that staff listened to their comments and concerns and acted on them, although two patients said that they were worried about their discharge.

1, 2 November 2011

During a themed inspection looking at Learning Disability Services

There were five in-patients' at the Learning Disability Assessment and Treatment Unit when we visited. One patient was on home leave. Another patient was out at day services activities. We met and introduced ourselves to the other three patients using the service. We spoke to two patients in more depth to get their views of the service.

Overall, patients and their relatives told us they were satisfied with the care and treatment at the Learning Disability Assessment and Treatment Unit.

Patients we spoke with said they liked staying at the unit. Staff we spoke with about patients presented themselves in a positive manner. We observed staff were good at engaging with individuals.

A patient and a relative told us they had their needs assessed before they came in to the unit; this ensured people's needs were identified.

Patients told us the staff supported them to be involved in devising care plans and attending review meetings. Relatives confirmed they were involved in this process.

A relative told us, overall, they were satisfied with the care and treatment their son had received from the service and told us the staff were supporting them to find a permanent home for their son. This was positive and demonstrated the provider's commitment to ensuring patients long term support needs were met.

Most patients were happy with the activities available to them. They told us, they enjoyed the activities on offer from the service and were able to attend their usual daytime activities whilst staying at the unit. This was positive as it enabled people to have consistency in the support they received.

Patients told us they felt safe at the service and knew who to speak to if they were unhappy with aspects of their care or support.