We carried out a review of the data available to us about Bumblebee Lodge on 6 July 2023. We have not found evidence that we need to carry out an inspection or reassess our rating at this stage.
This could change at any time if we receive new information. We will continue to monitor data about this service.
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Bumblebee Lodge is a residential care home providing support for up to three people who experience learning disabilities. At the time of the inspection three people were living at Bumblebee Lodge.
The service had been developed and designed in line with the principles and values that underpin Registering the Right Support and other best practice guidance. This ensures that people who use the service can live as full a life as possible and achieve the best possible outcomes. The principles reflect the need for people with learning disabilities and/or autism to live meaningful lives that include control, choice, and independence. People using the service receive planned and co-ordinated person-centred support that is appropriate and inclusive for them.
People’s experience of using this service and what we found
People were supported to have maximum choice and control of their lives and staff supported them in the least restrictive way possible and in their best interests; the policies and systems in the service supported this practice.
The service applied the principles and values of Registering the Right Support and other best practice guidance. The outcomes for people using the service reflected those principles and values by promoting choice and control, independence and inclusion. People's support focused on them having as many opportunities as possible for them to gain new skills and become more independent.
People were treated with respect and staff promoted their privacy, dignity and independence. Staff knew people well and understood what was important to them.
People and those who were important to them were involved in planning the care and support they needed and wanted.
People were protected from the risk of avoidable harm. Risks to their health, safety and welfare had been assessed and plans were in place to minimise those risks.
People’s healthcare needs were met and staff supported them to maintain healthy lifestyles. They received their medicines as prescribed for them and staff understood the importance of maintaining good nutrition for them.
There were enough staff, who were safely recruited, to make sure people had all of their needs and wishes met.
Staff received training and support to make sure they had the right skills and knowledge to provide effective and responsive care.
There was a culture of inclusiveness and continuous development within the home. The provider and registered manager regularly checked the quality of services provided, and quickly addressed any issues identified.
For more details, please see the full report which is on the CQC website at www.cqc.org.uk
Rating at last inspection
This service was registered with us on 31/01/2019 and this was the first inspection.
Why we inspected
This was the first planned inspection of the service.
Follow up
We will continue to monitor intelligence we receive about the service until we return to visit as per our reinspection programme. If any concerning information is received, we may inspect sooner.