Sesame

Ratings

• Overall

  Good

• Safe

  Good

• Effective

  Good

• Caring

  Good

• Responsive

  Good

• Well-led

  Good

Our view of the service

We expect health and social care providers to guarantee people with a learning disability and autistic people respect, equality, dignity, choices and independence and good access to local communities that most people take for granted. 'Right support, right care, right culture' is the guidance CQC follows to make assessments and judgements about services supporting people with a learning disability and autistic people and providers must have regard to it. Sesame is a residential care home that provides personal care and support for up to four people living with a learning disability and/or autistic spectrum disorder. Some people also had long-term health conditions and complex communication needs. At the time of this assessment four people were living at the service. We carried out our on-site assessment on 15 December 2023, off site assessment activity started on 06 December 2023 and ended on 05 January 2024. We looked at 5 quality statements; Safeguarding; Involving people to manage risks; Safe and effective staffing; Independence, choice and control and Equity in experiences and outcomes. At our last inspection the service was rated good. At this assessment the service remains good.

People's experience of this service

Right Support: People told us they felt safe and were supported to have maximum choice and control of their lives. People were supported to lead active lifestyles, follow their interests and take part in social activities. Staff supported people by focussing on their strengths and encouraging people to be independent. Right Care: People told us they were involved in planning their care and were asked for feedback regularly. People were encouraged to take positive risks to enhance their wellbeing and support plans reflected their individual needs and preferences. Right Culture: People were treated with kindness and supported by staff who had a good understanding of their individual needs. People were encouraged and supported to express their views; knew how to make a complaint and felt confident they would be listened to. The ethos, values and attitudes of staff helped to ensure people using the service were enabled to lead confident, inclusive, and empowered lives.