Link Direct Care Limited

“This was the first assessment of this newly registered service. We have rated the service good.”

“We have assessed the service against ‘Right support, right care, right culture’ guidance to make judgements about whether the provider guaranteed people with a learning disability and autistic people respect, equality, dignity, choices, independence and good access to local communities that most people take for granted. At the time of the assessment, the service was not supporting any autistic people or people with a learning disability, but the provider had regard to ‘Right support, right care, right culture.”

“People were supported by 1 or 2 members of staff with visit durations from 30 minutes to an hour and a half. At the time of our assessment the service was supporting 7 people.”

“People were protected from abuse and discrimination by staff who had a good understanding of local safeguarding arrangements. Risks in relation to people’s care needs had been identified and effectively mitigated.”

“Prior to the assessment the registered manager had not fully understood the requirements of the Mental Capacity Act. Following feedback, additional systems were introduced to ensure people’s rights and freedoms were protected.”

“The service was able to safely support people with the management of their medicines.”

“Staff had access to Personal Protective Equipment and knew how to manage infection control risks.”

“Rotas included appropriate travel time between care visits and records showed staff normally arrived on time. Necessary checks had been completed to ensure staff were suitable for employment in the care sector.”

“The service’s digital care plans were sufficiently detailed and gave staff enough guidance to enable them to meet people’s needs.”

“Staff were well supported and had received appropriate training to ensure they had the skills necessary to meet people’s needs.”

“The registered manager regularly worked alongside care staff providing support. Relatives knew how to report concerns and were confident any issues raised would be addressed. Quality assurance systems were effective, and daily checks were completed to ensure all planned visits were provided.”