We carried out a review of the data available to us about 18 Hawthorn Crescent 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.
If you have concerns about 18 Hawthorn Crescent, you can give feedback on this service.
About the service
18 Hawthorn Crescent is a supported living service providing personal care to people with a learning disability and cerebral palsy so that they can live as independently as possible.
The service is registered to provide care and support to people living in a 'supported living' setting. At the time of our inspection there were four people receiving care and support. People's care and housing are provided under separate contractual agreements. CQC does not regulate premises used for supported living; this inspection looked at people's personal care and support.
People’s experience of using this service and what we found
Right Support
People were supported by staff to pursue their interests. Staff supported people to have maximum possible choice, control and independence and they had control over their own lives. They supported people to take part in activities and pursue their interests in their local area. However, the staffing provision sometimes prevented people for being able to participate in their chosen activities. We discussed this with the registered manager who was aware of this shortfall and is actively recruiting staff.
They focused on people's strengths and promoted what they could do, so people had a fulfilling and meaningful everyday life.
The service made reasonable adjustments for people so they could be fully involved in discussions about how they received support, including support to travel wherever they needed to go. They enabled people to access specialist health and social care support in the community.
Staff supported people to make decisions following best practice in decision-making. Staff communicated with people in ways that met their needs.
Right Care
People received kind and compassionate care. Staff protected and respected people's privacy and dignity. They understood and responded to people’s individual needs. Staff and people cooperated to assess risks people might face. Where appropriate, staff encouraged and enabled people to take positive risks.
People could communicate with staff and understand information given to them because staff supported them consistently and understood their individual communication needs. People who had individual ways of communicating, using body language, sounds, Makaton (a form of sign language), pictures and symbols could interact comfortably with staff and others involved in their treatment/care and support because staff had the necessary skills to understand them. People's care, treatment and support plans reflected their range of needs and this promoted their wellbeing and enjoyment of life.
Staff understood how to protect people from poor care and abuse. The service worked well with other agencies to do so. Staff had training on how to recognise and report abuse and they knew how to apply it.
Right culture
People led inclusive and empowered lives because of the ethos, values, attitudes and behaviours of the management and staff. People were supported by staff who understood best practice in relation to the wide range of strengths, impairments or sensitivities people with a learning disability and/or autistic people may have. This meant people received compassionate and empowering care that was tailored to their needs.
Staff evaluated the quality of support provided to people, involving the person, their families and other professionals as appropriate. They valued and acted upon people’s views.
Staff knew and understood people well and were responsive, supporting their aspirations to live a quality life of their choosing. They placed people's wishes, needs and rights at the heart of everything they did. Staff ensured risks of a closed culture were minimised so that people received support based on transparency, respect and inclusivity.
For more details, please see the full report which is on the CQC website at www.cqc.org.uk
Rating at last inspection
The last rating for this service, under the previous legal entity, was good. This is the first inspection of 18 Hawthorn Crescent under the new registration.
Why we inspected
We undertook this inspection to assess that the service is applying the principles of Right support right care right culture.
We looked at infection prevention and control measures under the Safe key question. We look at this in all inspections even if no concerns or risks have been identified. This is to provide assurance that the service can respond to COVID-19 and other infection outbreaks effectively.
Follow up
We will continue to monitor information we receive about the service until we return to visit as per our reinspection programme. If we receive any concerning information we may inspect sooner.