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Archived: Campbell Court

Penrith Road, Hebburn, Tyne and Wear, NE31 2RJ (0191) 430 9020

Provided and run by:
Places for People Individual Support Limited

All Inspections

23 January 2014

During an inspection looking at part of the service

We spoke with five people, who were happy with the support they received with their medicines, and two relatives. People told us that care workers kept a close eye on their medication. One relative whose parent wanted to change the time a medication was given said that when she asked the pharmacist about this she found that the care worker had already addressed this. One relative also told us that care workers managed medication to prevent excess stock and that they asked their parent if they needed pain killers at each visit.

Overall, we found that the handling of medicines had improved since the last inspection and they were managed in a safe way.

10 September 2013

During a routine inspection

People using the service made positive comments about the care they received from the staff at Campbell Court. One person told us that she was 'Very happy'. Another person told us 'I have nothing to complain about'.

The service provided safe and appropriate care because individual needs were established before people started using the service. People told us that they felt safe and comfortable at Campbell Court.

We found that that there were sufficient numbers of suitably qualified and skilled staff to meet the needs of people who use the service and the manager had systems in place to regularly check the quality of the care and people were consulted about the care they received. One person told us 'I have nothing to complain about'.

We spoke with three people about the support they received to take their medicines. They all said that they received the help they needed and that care workers were kind and supportive. One person said "The staff are great with my medicines and help me with my eye drops each night." Another person said "The staff know what they are doing with my medicines and I don't run out of supplies". Overall, we found medicines were not always handled safely and improvements are needed.

16 January 2013

During a routine inspection

We spoke with two people who live at Campbell Court and we also spoke with the relatives of two people who live there. They were all positive about the service they receive at Campbell Court.

One person told us that they had no complaints about the service. They also told us that they received breakfast in bed which they specifically liked and they had no missed calls. The other person told us that 'you couldn't beat the girls' (who looked after them) and 'they treat you nice'.

One relative told us that staff were very helpful. Another relative told us that their sister loved living in Campbell Court, 'the girls (staff) are friendly'. They also told us that staff take their relative to the local supermarket shopping when she needs it.

We found that the relevant consent had been obtained from people before their care commenced. We also found that people experienced the correct care and support.

We found that people were protected from the risk of abuse and also the correct procedures were in place to recruit staff and pre employment checks were carried out. We looked at records and found that these were accurate and kept securely.

3 January 2012

During a routine inspection

People using the service, their relatives and a visiting professional spoke positively about care workers and the service they provided. Comments from people using the service included, 'I like living here, the flat, the carers' and 'I was nicely surprised when I came here, everything is thought of'.

A visiting relative told us, 'It's very good, there's very little to complain about. The staff are very good, very focused on the customer'.

A visiting professional told us, 'It's an ideal place'.