Assessing needs and delivering evidence-based treatment: outstanding

E1. Are people's needs and choices assessed and care, treatment and support delivered in line with current legislation, standards and evidence-based guidance to achieve effective outcomes?

Characteristics of services we would rate as outstanding in this area

The service works in partnership with other organisations and keeps up to date with new research and development to make sure staff are trained to follow best practice. Where possible, the service also contributes to the development of best practice and good leadership with other agencies.

There is a truly holistic approach to assessing, planning and delivering care and support. The service looks for and encourages the safe use of innovative and pioneering approaches to care and support, and how it is delivered. New evidence-based techniques and technologies are used to support the delivery of high-quality care and support.