Enter and view: Allingham House Care Home

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Summary of report content

Healthwatch Trafford undertook an announced enter and view visit to Allingham House Care Home on 30 March 2016.  They spoke to 7 people.

Overall the outcome of this Enter and View is extremely positive. The authorised representatives conducting this visit felt that the standard of care at Allingham House Care Home is very good. The Enter and View representatives’ observations concluded that: 

  • That residents are willing to share their views. 
  • That residents appeared relaxed, comfortable and happy with their surroundings. Staff were observed responding to residents needs in a friendly, considerate and compassionate manner. 
  • To promote social inclusion, the home provides a communal lounge and a garden area. 
  • The home provides a variety of activities that residents can participate in. 
  • That there is a secure environment with qualified staff on-site 24 hours a day, 7 days per week. 
  • That residents are able to see a doctor and other health professionals when required. 
  • The home operates a fully Kosher Home.

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General details

Local Healthwatch
Healthwatch Trafford
Publication date
Date evidence capture began
Date evidence capture finished
Key themes
Building, Decor and Facilities, including health and safety
Caring, kindness, respect and dignity
Cleanliness, Hygiene and Infection Control
Communication with patients; treatment explanation; verbal advice
Consent, choice, user involvement and being listened to
Food, nutrition and catering
Lifestyle and wellbeing; wider determinants of health
Patient/resident safety
Service organisation, delivery, change and closure
Staffing - levels and training

Methodology and approach

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

Details of health and care services included in the report

Details of health and care services included in the report
Care home

Details of people who shared their views

Number of people who shared their views
7
Religion or belief
Jewish
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