Archived: Crossroads Care in Norwich & East Norfolk (North Walsham)

Council Office, 3 New Road, North Walsham, Norfolk, NR28 9DE (01692) 500006

Provided and run by:
Crossroads Caring for Carers in Norwich and East Norfolk Limited

All Inspections

22 March 2013

During a routine inspection

We saw that feedback had been received from people using the service. One person said 'I have peace of mind knowing you are there, I seem to have a life again.' Another person stated 'I met two nice ladies who took me out and were very pleasant. I enjoyed their company very much.'

Consent was sought as required. The service also sought people's views in advance so that if a situation arose staff could respond appropriately and with people's permission.

Care records were concise and informative. Systems were in place to ensure they were reviewed regularly and changes relayed to relevant staff in addition to the amending of documentation.

Arrangements were in place to increase staffing levels in response to increased demand.

The service had appropriate arrangements in place in regarding to safeguarding and complaints.

5 January 2012

During a routine inspection

People told us they were very satisfied with the care and support they received. People described the service as 'Excellent.' One person said that they 'Don't know what we'd do without them.'

People said the staff were punctual and always stayed for the full time agreed. Staff were friendly and kind and spoke respectfully to them. People said they could laugh and chat with staff and they never felt rushed by them. Staff were described as discreet because they did not talk about their other clients in front of people. The people we spoke with said that staff were competent and appeared well trained. They understood what support was needed and always delivered the care and support that had been agreed.

We were told that people did not have any concerns or complaints about the service but that they knew how to complain because they had been given a copy of the complaints procedure. One person said that they would speak with the manager to resolve any difficulties and would only formally complain if the difficulties could not be resolved.

People we spoke with said that they were fully consulted about the care and support package they received and that the service regularly reviewed the care given. They confirmed they had a copy of the care plan and that they could request changes to the care and support package at any time.