Enter and view: Ashwood Court

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Summary of report content

Healthwatch Sunderland conducted an Enter and View visit in October 2019 to Ashwood Court residential home. The home supports 30 residents aged 18 and over with enduring mental ill health. The representative spoke to 12 residents, relatives and staff during the visit.

The report found that the home was clean and tidy. Residents and relatives praised the management and the staff at the home. It was felt that staff knew residents very well and their religious and cultural needs were met. The home offered a range of activities but some residents felt their could be more in the afternoons. Residents reported that the food was good and their was a wide choice. Other health professionals were able to visit the residents in the home. Residents and relatives reported that they felt comfortable giving feedback and raising complaints. 

No recommendations or service provider responded was collected.

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General details

Local Healthwatch
Healthwatch Sunderland
Publication date
Date evidence capture began
Date evidence capture finished
Type of report
Enter and View
Key themes
Building, Decor and Facilities, including health and safety
Cleanliness, Hygiene and Infection Control
Communication with patients; treatment explanation; verbal advice
Written information, guidance and publicity
Lifestyle and wellbeing; wider determinants of health
Public consultation and engagement
Caring, kindness, respect and dignity
Food, nutrition and catering
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)
Survey
If an Enter and View methodology was applied, was the visit announced or unannounced?
N/A

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
Ashwood Court

Details of people who shared their views

Number of people who shared their views
12
Age group
All
Gender
All
Ethnicity
All
Sexual orientation
Not known
Types of disabilities
Mental health condition
Does this report feature carers?
Yes
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