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Archived: Avalon Skipton Services

Rendezvous Hotel, Keighley Road, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 2TA

Provided and run by:
Avalon Group (Social Care)

Important: This service was previously registered at a different address - see old profile

All Inspections

3 December 2013

During a routine inspection

We found that the service sought consent from people before carrying out any support in both written and verbal format. We spoke with people who used the service about the ways in which they were supported by staff. One person told us 'I have a team and I have chosen them. I tell them what to do and they would listen to me if I said no'. People we spoke with were happy with the support they received. One person told us 'The difference it has made to me has been incredible'. A relative of a person who used the service told us 'It has been absolutely wonderful, it's made such a difference'. We found support plans to be detailed and individualised.

The provider communicated well with other organisations and people involved in a person's support. Records of these communications and discussions were robust. There was evidence of joint decision making and collaborative working.

Appropriate checks were undertaken before people started work and staff underwent a detailed induction process which prepared them for the role. There were comprehensive quality assurance systems in place and people felt able to speak up about the support they were receiving and development of the organisation.

8 January 2013

During a routine inspection

We found people were involved in planning support and development of the wider organisation. People told us they felt respected and listened to and were given various opportunities to get involved in groups run by the service. One person told us 'When I wrote my plan I felt listened to and I got the support I wanted'.

Care plans were detailed, person centred, accurate and up to date. People had reviews and chances to adapt care and support on a regular basis. People told us they were happy with the support they were receiving. One person told us 'It makes my life better'.

Staff had safeguarding training and had good knowledge of the signs of abuse, responsibilities to protect people and appropriate action in situations. People who used the service told us they felt safe around the staff.

We spoke with staff and looked at training and supervision records. Staff were given opportunities to access training and told us they felt well supported by management and the wider organisation. They received regular supervision and feedback on their job role. One staff member told us 'There is always support available from within the organisation'.

We looked at the complaints system which was robust and used appropriately. The service had dealt with complaints fairly and thoroughly. Record keeping within the service was accurate, fit for purpose and up to date. Management had a good understanding of the systems for recording, retention and destruction of paperwork.