Enter and view: Hillside Methodist homes

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Summary of report content

This is an enter and view report conducted by Healthwatch Bucks 20 September, 2016. During the visit Healthwatch representatives spoke to 11 people, which included a mix of staff, residents and relatives. The visit was unannounced, but a window of two weeks was given.

Overall the home was found to be operating to a mixed 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:

- Reinforce training about privacy and involving residents in any decisions made about them.

- Purchase a minibus and trains volunteer drivers to enable trips outside the home to occur on a more frequent basis.

- Investigate shiring Chiltern Dial-a-Ride minibus and driver at weekends for trips regarding any community transport schemes in Aylesbury.

- Ensures the home’s PC’s can access the internet and encourage wider usage of ipads and other computer tablets.

- Ensures everyone is aware of wifi access across the home.

- Looks to all avenues to advertise volunteer opportunities.

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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
Building, Decor and Facilities, including health and safety
Food, nutrition and catering
Caring, kindness, respect and dignity
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
Methodist Homes

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
Does this report feature carers?
Yes
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