4 December 2015
During a routine inspection
We inspected 15a Worsley Road on 4 December 2015. 15a Worsley Road is registered to provide accommodation for one younger adult living with a learning disability. At the time of our inspection there was one person living at the home.
The provider delivered the majority of the care and support themselves. The person was at the heart of the service and treated as a member of the provider’s family, having lived with them for 27 years. There was a positive, supportive atmosphere at the home.
The person lived in a homely environment and was treated with kindness and compassion. We observed positive interactions between them and the provider and members of the provider’s household. There was an open, trusting relationship and it was clear they knew each other well and the provider understood the person’s needs.
The person felt safe. The provider had received appropriate training in a range of subjects, including how to protect people from the risk of abuse.
Risks to the person’s health and well-being were assessed, monitored and managed appropriately. They were supported to attend appointments with healthcare specialists. The provider had an extensive knowledge of the person’s care and support needs and any underlying health concerns.
The provider was an experienced social care professional. They met the person’s needs effectively and followed legislation designed to protect people’s rights and liberty. The required support was delivered by the provider, with occasional assistance from household members who were also suitably trained. No additional staff were employed.
Safe systems were in operation to support the person to manage their own medicines if these were prescribed. Suitable arrangements were in place to deal with emergencies.
The person enjoyed their meals and received a suitably nutritious diet based on their needs and preferences. They were involved in planning the care and support they received and involved in decisions about the home.
The person was supported to make choices about how they lived their life, what they did and where they spent their time. They were free to come and go as they pleased.