Operated by The Royal School for the Blind

SeeAbility - Kent Supported Living

GoodRated 7 Jan 2022Home care · Sandwich

CQC Key Questions

Safe

Good

People are protected from abuse and avoidable harm.

Effective

Good

Care achieves good outcomes and quality of life.

Caring

Good

Staff treat people with compassion, dignity, respect.

Responsive

Good

Services are tailored to people's needs.

Well-led

Requires improvement

Leadership and culture support quality care.

What inspectors found

30 findings

Note1 Jul 2022
Respecting and promoting people's privacy, dignity and independence
Note1 Jul 2022
Supporting people to express their views and be involved in making decisions about their care
Note1 Jul 2022
Ensuring people are well treated and supported; respecting equality and diversity

Note1 Jul 2022
Ensuring consent to care and treatment in line with law and guidance
Note1 Jul 2022
Supporting people to live healthier lives, access healthcare services and support
Note1 Jul 2022
Supporting people to eat and drink enough to maintain a balanced diet
Note1 Jul 2022
Staff support: induction, training, skills and experience
Note1 Jul 2022
Assessing people's needs and choices; delivering care in line with standards, guidance and the law

Note1 Jul 2022
Open culture with staff feeling valued and able to raise concerns
Note1 Jul 2022
Accessible Information Standard followed with personalised communication tools
Note1 Jul 2022
Compliance with Mental Capacity Act and best interest decision-making
Note1 Jul 2022
Strong multi-disciplinary working with healthcare professionals
Note1 Jul 2022
Comprehensive assessments with positive behaviour support plans
Note1 Jul 2022
Robust infection prevention and control measures including PPE and COVID-19 testing

Note1 Jul 2022
End of life care and support
Note1 Jul 2022
Improving care quality in response to complaints or concerns
Note1 Jul 2022
Meeting people's communication needs
Note1 Jul 2022
Planning personalised care to ensure people have choice and control and to meet their needs and preferences

Note1 Jul 2022
Engaging and involving people using the service, the public and staff; Working in partnership with others
Note1 Jul 2022
How the provider understands and acts on the duty of candour; Continuous learning and improving care
Note1 Jul 2022
Promoting a positive culture that is person-centred, open, inclusive and empowering
Note1 Jul 2022
Managers and staff being clear about their roles, and understanding quality performance, risks and regulatory requirements

Source: CQC inspection reports under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

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