Learning disabilitiy provision in care home report, County Durham
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Healthwatch County Durham assisted Durham County Council in the review of the care home provision for service users with a learning disability.
Throughout January and February 2017 individual interviews were undertaken with service users in the eight identified care homes.
The following keys points were recorded:
Service users were pleased to have the opportunity to give their views
Service users appeared to be happy where they lived and the support they received
Some service users told us they had not had a choice about where they lived, however everyone appeared to be happy in their current home.
Service users appeared to like most of the activities they undertake.
Service users appeared to be satisfied with the support they are given to stay healthy.
No recommendations were made by HealthwatchCounty Durham.