• Residential substance misuse service

Archived: Linwood Park

Wensley Road, New Lodge, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 1TJ (01226) 298910

Provided and run by:
Mimosa Healthcare (13) Limited (In administration)

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All Inspections

12 November 2013

During a routine inspection

Before people received any care or treatment they were asked for their consent and the provider acted in accordance with their wishes. People told us, 'Everything was explained to me, I saw a doctor and he asked about my depression, anxiety, stress and mental state, I signed the contract and I'm more than happy' and 'I was told about care plans, structured day care, I signed the agreements.'

Care and treatment was planned and delivered in a way that was intended to ensure people's safety and welfare. People said about the service, 'Been great here, I feel welcome. It's a positive experience, the nicer the people, the easier it gets' and 'I can't knock them [staff] they're brilliant, my family's glad I'm back here.'

People were protected against the risks associated with medicines because the provider had appropriate arrangements in place to manage medicines. People said, 'Medication is very strict, it's prescribed, written and logged, and you are watched by a staff member to ensure you take it' and 'They [staff] come looking for you if you don't turn up for your medication.'

People were cared for, or supported by, suitably qualified, skilled and experienced staff. The service had a current recruitment procedure in place.

Comments and complaints people made were responded to appropriately. People said, 'I made a complaint and it got dealt with' and 'I told a staff member about something, got sorted, not a problem now."