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Independent Supported Living Scheme (ISL) Success
 The
Complex/LD team have successfully set up a ISL household in Beverly for
3 Service Users with profound Learning Difficulties. They had previously
resided in local authority sheltered accommodation supervised by resident
staff, but when this was scheduled to be demolished more enabling option
was implemented and supervised by NCCN. A semi detached property was identified
and furnished and this has meant a complete change in life style for the
new residents. 
Their father's comments sums up the success of the scheme " On Sunday
last I had lunch with my sons and to see them ... so relaxed and happy...
the dedication of the carers should be brought to
the notice of the powers that be. Please pass on my heartfelt thanks to
all". For more information about Independent Living
Scheme options with NCCN, contact Lyn Hole and her team.
CSCI inspection - Overall Grade "EXCELLENT"
In our last inspection
by the Commission for Social Care Inspection a grade of "excellent"
was awarded which classifies NCCN as "exceeding the standards that
should be expected". If you have Acrobat Reader and you want to see
our
report click here
to see the details. It has 21 pages and the summary on page 6 says
"Service
users receive a consistent well-managed service and report that they get
'value for money'. Assessments and care plans are thorough and give staff
the information they need to be able to care for people properly. Service
users were positive about the care they receive, and said that staff were
courteous and respectful. The agency provides excellent information for
prospective service users and their relatives..... this is published in
a variety of formats so an informed decision can be made about whether
the agency is able to meet their needs.....the Learning Disability service
has developed with the appointment of experienced managers and staff.
Additional training is now provided which assists staff to work with challenges"
Increased Profile for Specialist Services
Lyn
Hole continues to lead the NCCN initiative to provide help for people
with Learning Disabilities and this service is going
from strength to strength both locally and nationally.
In addition we can now offer a service to enable people who have Very
Complex Physical Needs to remain in their own home, or return
home after a long stay in hospital. We currently provide specialist
support for Service Users with Acquired Brain Injury, Muscular Dystrophy
and Motor Neurone Disease, some of whom are entirely supported through
assisted breathing. This means working closely with the Health
Authority and Social Services Departments and this service has been life
changing for
the Service Users and
for their families. These services are now available nationally, ring
to arrange an assessment visit. We can also set up and run Independent
Supported Living Schemes for those Service Users who, with extra
social care, can integrate back into a normal daily residential environment.
We will always set up a locally staffed service which will be managed
locally on a day to day basis but which is monitored very closely by the
Complex/LD team.
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