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Archived: Real Life Options - Oxfordshire

Unit 5 Begbroke Business & Science Park, Sandy Lane, Yarnton, Kidlington, Oxfordshire, OX5 1PF (01865) 309662

Provided and run by:
Real Life Options

All Inspections

7 January 2013

During a routine inspection

We spoke to all three people who use the service. They told us that staff were kind and that they were given support to be independent and to learn new skills. One person said "I like it here, I like living here, staff help me to do things I like."

Individual support plans showed that support was person centred, and plans reflecting individual choices about how support was to be delivered.

We were also able to see individual weekly activity planners that outlined a variety of individually tailored activities including: college, bowling and swimming although there was little opportunity for external activities during evenings.

Staff told us that families were all involved with the service and had regular communication with regard to care and support needs as well as arranging for people to go home for visits.

The registered manager was available each week for families to visit to raise any concerns in addition to being available via phone. We were able to see that staff received good levels of training. Supervision was provided regularly to guide staff in their work and to provide encouragement and support. Staff were well supported by the team coordinator and registered manager.