# Bamburgh Supported Living

*Operated by Bamburgh House Ltd.*

Bamburgh Supported Living is a CQC-regulated home-care agency in Colchester.

## CQC Ratings

| Key question | Rating |
| --- | --- |
| Overall | Good |
| Safe | Good |
| Effective | Good |
| Caring | Good |
| Responsive | Good |
| Well-led | Good |

Rating published: 16/09/2017

## Practical info

- Postcode: CO6 2DY
- Registered manager: Wightman, Janine
- Local authority: Essex
- Region: East
- City: Colchester
- Last CQC check: 29/Jan/2022 - 00:00

## Inspection findings

### Other

- Finding
  - Evidence: Up-to-date infection prevention and control policy.
  - Published: 2022-03-31
- Finding
  - Evidence: Service was meeting the requirement to ensure non-exempt staff and visiting professionals were vaccinated against COVID-19.
  - Published: 2022-03-31
- Finding
  - Evidence: Staff felt well supported by the provider and registered manager, who kept them updated on COVID-19 guidance.
  - Published: 2022-03-31
- Finding
  - Evidence: Staff trained in safe use of PPE and had access to adequate PPE supplies.
  - Published: 2022-03-31
- Finding
  - Evidence: People were supported to access the COVID-19 vaccination programme.
  - Published: 2022-03-31
- Finding
  - Evidence: Robust COVID-19 testing regime for staff and people using the service, with action taken on findings.
  - Published: 2022-03-31
- Finding
  - Evidence: Creative activities such as setting up an in-garden 'pub' to compensate for closed venues during lockdown.
  - Published: 2022-03-31
- Finding
  - Evidence: Staff had a good understanding of people's individual communication needs, helping reduce anxieties about the pandemic.
  - Published: 2022-03-31
- Finding
  - Evidence: People were supported to keep in close contact with their relatives during the pandemic.
  - Published: 2022-03-31

### safe

- Finding
  - How well are people protected by the prevention and control of infection?
  - Published: 2022-03-31
- Finding
  - Staffing - measures in place to mitigate COVID-19 related staff pressures
  - Published: 2022-03-31

## Source

Data published by the [Care Quality Commission](https://www.cqc.org.uk/) under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Canonical page: https://homecarecompass.co.uk/agency/1-2799424316

HomeCare Compass is an independent guide and is not affiliated with the CQC.