Latest Inspection
This is the latest available inspection report for this service, carried out on 6th April 2010. 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 Good.
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.
For extracts, read the latest CQC inspection for The Meath Epilepsy Trust.
Annual service review
Name of Service: The Meath Epilepsy Trust The quality rating for this care home is: The rating was made on: two star good service 1 2 0 2 2 0 0 9 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?
Yes 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: Mavis Clahar Date of this annual service review: 1 2 0 2 2 0 1 0 Annual Service Review Page 1 of 6 Information about the service
Address of service: Westbrook Road Godalming Surrey GU7 2QH 01483415095 01483414101 gordonh@meath.org.uk Telephone number: Fax number: Email address: Provider web address:
Name of registered provider(s): Conditions of registration: Category(ies) : learning disability physical disability Conditions of registration: The Meath Epilepsy Trust Number of places (if applicable): Under 65 Over 65 72 72 0 0 The maximum number of service users to be accommodated is 72. The registered person may provide the following categories of service only: Care Home only - (PC) to service users of the following gender: Either Whose primary needs on admission to the home are within the following categories: Learning disability (LD) Physical disability (PD) Have there been any changes in the ownership, management or the No service’s registration details in the last 12 months? If yes, what have they been: Date of last key inspection: Date of last annual service review (if applicable): Brief description of the service The Meath Epilepsy Trust provide are and accommodation for up to 72 individuals with either learning disability or physical disability or both. The Charity has been changed from the meath to The meath Epilepsy Trust and the providers from The meath Home management Committee to The meath Trustee Company Limited. 1 2 0 2 2 0 0 9 Annual Service Review Page 2 of 6 The Meath Epilepsy Trust is situated in Godalming, Surrey with easy access to public amenities in the nearby Town centre and public transport, the railway station within easy walking distance for able bodied people. Accommodation at this home is provided in several units compromising of an office, communal area, kitchen, bathrooms, toilets, showers laundry facilities and some bedrooms have tracking device installed. Wheel chair users can be accommodated. The home is spread out on three floors which are accessed via the stairs or passenger lift. There are also three stand alone units providing accommodation for service users. The Meath Epilepsy Trust is set in extensive grounds with mature trees and is well maintained, secure and accessable to service users. There is also a private car park available for visitors to the home. 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 since the last key inspection. 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. Surveys No surveys were returned to us from the home. The manager informed us the home did not receive any surveys from CQC. 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? The home sent us their Annual Quality Assurance Assessment (AQAA) when we asked for it. Information provided in this document was good. There were no surveys returned by the home and during telephone conversation with the manager he informed us the home did not receive any surveys from CQC. The AQAA informs us that less than 50 of carers have attained NVQ L2 or above and currently the home has employed a Training Co-ordinator whose remit includes ensuring all mandatory and identified training needs are met for care staff and management of the home. In response to the draft report we have been informed that they have reviewed their staffing qualifications and over 56 of staff hold a NVQ. Carers work from a detailed person centred care plan which is reviewed daily, weekly or monthly depending on the needs of the service user. Medication training is current and records of medication received, administered and returned to the pharmacy are kept. Staff follow the homes policy and procedure on administering medication. The AQAA informs us that the home ensures equality and diversity issues are incorporated and promoted within the service by having active policies which are reviewed regularly and they are included in their mission statement, statement of purpose and included in the service users care plans. Service users are also encouraged to be more proactive in deciding which activities they wish to engage in and activities are recorded in their Personal Care plans. Staff are trained in Safeguarding Adults based on the Surrey multi-disciplinary process. The home has received nineteen complaints since the last Key inspection. All complaints were dealth with successfully in accordance with the homes complaints policy and procedures. No Adult Safeguarding matter reported to the local Safeguarding Adults team. The home has not let us know about things that have happened since our last key inspection. CQC have not received any Regulation 37 notifications of incidence Annual Service Review Page 4 of 6 occurring in the home since the last key inspection and this is a legal requirement. This failure raises concerns about how the registered persons are meeting this legal obligation and demonstrating how they are continuing to promote good outcomes for the people who use the service. What are we going to do as a result of this annual service review? We will review our inspection plan and the service will receive a key inspection during 2010. Should the service change provider then this key inspection date will be reviewed. 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 using the service. Annual Service Review Page 5 of 6 Reader Information
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