Enter and view: White Leaf Support

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Summary of report content

This is an enter and view report conducted by Healthwatch Bucks 2 February, 2018. During the visit Healthwatch representatives spoke to 11 people, which included a mix of staff and residents. The visit was unannounced, though a two week window was given for the visit.

Overall the home was found to be operating to a good standard. Residents seemed to be happy with the care they were receiving.

Recommendations were made as part of this report. A response from the home manager has been attached.

Summary of recommendations:

- Train staff in basic Makaton/ BSLto improve communication with at least one resident.

- Make better use of all types of communication tools at their disposal.

- Encourage staff to interact more with residents.

- Ensure residents have access to meaningful activities at home such as books, jigsaws and games and a broad range of activities within the home.

- Continue to work to make the meals healthy with more fruit and vegetables.

- Ensure residents files are not left lying about for periods of time.

- Keep the activity chart in the kitchen up-to-date.

- Look at enabling a resident to get access to an app. to animate his drawings.

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General details

Local Healthwatch
Healthwatch Bucks
Publication date
Date evidence capture began
Date evidence capture finished
Type of report
Enter and View
Key themes
Communication with patients; treatment explanation; verbal advice
Food, nutrition and catering
Caring, kindness, respect and dignity
Other
Staffing - levels and training
Quality of treatment

Methodology and approach

Was the work undertaken in partnership with another organisation?
No
Primary research method used
Observation (eg Enter and View)
Interviews
If an Enter and View methodology was applied, was the visit announced or unannounced?
Announced/Unannounced

Details of health and care services included in the report

Details of health and care services included in the report
Care home
Name of service provider
White Leaf Support Ltd

Details of people who shared their views

Number of people who shared their views
11
Age group
All
Gender
Not known
Is the gender identity of people in the report the same as the sex they were assigned at birth?
Not known
Sexual orientation
Not known
Types of disabilities
Learning disability or difficulties
Does this report feature carers?
No
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