The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has found the quality of care provided by Woodlands in Fleet, Hampshire to be Outstanding following an inspection in November 2016.
Inspectors rated Woodlands, Outstanding for being responsive to people’s needs and well-led and Good for being safe, effective and caring.
The full inspection report can be found on this website.
Deborah Ivanova, Deputy Chief Inspector of Adult Social Care, said:
“Woodlands provided exceptional person centred care that was responsive to people’s needs, wishes and choices.
“Staff had received excellent training and confidently demonstrated their skills and abilities. Staff showed real concern for each person’s well-being in a caring and meaningful way and family members were encouraged to be involved in tailoring the care and treatment plans for their relatives.
“We were delighted to see how the staff at Woodlands continuously worked to improve and develop the service to make sure they provided a high standard of innovative and personalised care. The team should be extremely proud of the work they do. I congratulate the staff at Woodlands for achieving our highest rating.”
Inspectors found staff were able to offer skilled support in a way that suited people’s needs in a calm, positive and inclusive environment. There was a dementia expert who helped staff advance their understanding of the latest developments in care for people living with dementia. The service also ran dementia information evenings for families which helped families to maintain relationships with their loved ones.
This high-quality care was further demonstrated through detailed individualised care plans which included a ‘This is me’ section, this comprised of people’s past life, friends, family and life travels or memories. Relatives were encouraged to be involved in care plans and were always informed about any significant changes to people’s well-being.
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