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Inspection on 20/10/09 for 53-55 Sandyleaze

Also see our care home review for 53-55 Sandyleaze for more information

This inspection was carried out on 20th October 2009.

It is an annual review prepared by CQC after examining previous reports and information from the provider. At the time of this report, CQC judged the service to be Excellent.

The inspector made no statutory requirements on the home as a result of this inspection and there were no outstanding actions from the previous inspection report.

What follows are excerpts from this inspection report. For more information read the full report on the next tab.

Annual service review Name of Service: 53-55 Sandyleaze The quality rating for this care home is: The rating was made on: three star excellent service A quality rating is our assessment of how well a care home, agency or scheme is meeting the needs of the people who use it. We give a quality rating following a full review of the service. We call this review a ‘key’ inspection We do an annual service review when there has been no key inspection of the service in the last 12 months. It does not involve a visit to the service but is a summary of new information given to us, or collected by us, since the last key inspection or annual service review.   Has this annual service review changed our opinion of the service?   No You should read the last key inspection report for this service to get a full picture of how well outcomes for the people using the service are being met. The date by which we will do a key inspection: Name of inspector: Elaine Barber Date of this annual service review: 0 8 0 9 2 0 0 9 Annual Service Review Page 1 of 6 Information about the service Address of service: 53-55 Sandyleaze Longlevens Gloucester GL2 0PX 01452530110 Telephone number: Fax number: Email address: Provider web address:   francis.oryan@brandontrust.org www.brandontrust.org The Brandon Trust Name of registered provider(s): Conditions of registration: Category(ies) : learning disability Conditions of registration: Number of places (if applicable): Under 65 Over 65 5 0 The maximum number of service users who can be accommodated is 5. The registered person may provide the following category of service only: Care home only - Code PC to service users of either gender whose primary care needs on admission to the home are within the following categories: Learning disability - Code LD Have there been any changes in the ownership, management or the Yes service’s registration details in the last 12 months? If yes, what have they been: The categories of registration have changed to those outlined above. Date of last key inspection: Date of last annual service review (if applicable): Brief description of the service 53/55 Sandyleaze is a detached house with accommodation for five adults with learning disabilities, some of whom also have additional physical needs. All residents have single bedrooms and access to a lounge, equipped with comfortable furniture, and a dining area. One bedroom is located on the ground floor; the remaining four bedrooms, a staff sleeping in room and an office are all on the first floor of the property. There is an enclosed garden at the rear of the house with a ramp for wheelchair access. The home is situated in a residential area on the outskirts of Annual Service Review Page 2 of 6 Gloucester and is within easy reach of local facilities. Transport is provided when required. The home is staffed 24 hours a day. Family and friends are welcome to visit residents at the home. The provider supplies information about the service, including the most recent inspection report, to residents and their advocates on request. Some of the information is supplied in pictorial form. At the last inspection the weekly fees were 1137 pounds and 58 pence with residents contributing between 63 pounds 95 pence and 98 pounds 60 pence towards this cost. Selected personal items were charged extra. Information about the costs of these services were readily available in the home. The last inspection of the home was on 12th June 2007. The previous annual service review was on 20th June 2008. Annual Service Review Page 3 of 6 Service update since the last key inspection or annual service review: What did we do for this annual service review? We looked at all the information that we have received, or asked for, since the last key inspection or annual service review. This included: * The annual quality assurance assessment (AQAA) that was sent to us by the service. The AQAA is a self-assessment that focuses on how well outcomes are being met for people using the service. It also gave us some numerical information about the service. * Information we have about how the service has managed any complaints. * What the service has told us about things that have happened in the service, these are called notifications and are a legal requirement. * The previous key inspection and the results of any other visits that we have made to the service in the last 12 months. * Relevant information from other organisations. * What other people have told us about the service. What has this told us about the service? At the previous key inspection we found that 53/55 Sandyleaze provided a homely, safe and well-maintained environment for the people living there. It offered a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere for visitors. Residents living at the home were treated with courtesy and friendly respect. Clearly detailed plans of care relating to all aspects of their lives were developed for each person. Any restrictions to independent living were agreed on the basis of appropriate risk assessments. Residents received sensitive support and encouragement to lead as full and independent a life style as possible. They were given access to a variety of activities and opportunities for stimulation. A good standard and variety of food was provided. The management of health care needs was addressed well with advice and support sourced from medical professionals when necessary. Employees had the opportunity to attend training appropriate to their work, which included a good focus on the national vocational training and protection of vulnerable adults. Health and safety matters were also addressed well. The home sent us their annual quality assurance assessment (AQAA) when we asked for it. It was clear and gave us all the information we asked for. They told us what they do well The training program provided enables the service to have a skilled staff group to be able to support the people living in their homes with all daily aspects of their lives. The home has a low turnover of staff which ensures services users have continuity in their care. It does not use outside staffing agencies to cover short falls, but staff that know the home well from the internal bank system. It gives a high level of quality care to the service users. The staff team at the home are knowledgeable, skilled and experienced in working with people living at the home and Annual Service Review Page 4 of 6 has an ability to offer activities that reflect individual choice and are person centred in their approach. They gave us information about improvements in the last twelve months The service users benefit from a commitment from all staff to achieve personalised meaningful packages of care that promote independence and empowerment to all. It has created methods to address the ability to make complaints if they feel necessary. It has improved the lives of individuals by greater health promotion and continued to strive for best possible outcomes for individuals. They also told us what they could do better Promote health action plans for use by GPs. Ensure by the end of the year that all current persons undertaking NVQ have completed. We looked at the information in the AQAA and our judgement is that the home is still providing a good service and that they know what further improvements they need to make. What are we going to do as a result of this annual service review? We are not going to change our inspection plan, and will do a key inspection by 12th June 2010. However we can inspect the service at any time if we have concerns about the quality of the service or the safety of the people who use the service. 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