21, 29 November 2012
During a routine inspection
We saw that 'C' was happy living as one of the family. They were relaxed when speaking with us and when talking with members of the family. 'C' smiled a lot and spoke openly. They told us, 'I am very happy here, it's my home'.
'C' told us about the college they went to during the day. They showed us some of the course work certificates they had achieved. Topics covered at college included activities of daily living such as cooking. Attending these courses helped 'C' to increase and maintain their level of independence.
The family members who supported 'C' showed that they encouraged them to be independent. For example 'C' was supported to be involved in daily housekeeping chores such as cleaning and shopping.