This includes homes for three people or less or those schemes where adults are placed with an ordinary family in the community. The Unit inspects homes for four or more people and the social services departments residential care homes twice a year. There are currently no small children's homes in the Borough. Open Reporting A report is made at the end of each inspection. These are available to any member of the public who is involved in making a decision about residential care.
Reports are also available to family and friends of people who already live in a residential home.
If you require a copy please telephone the Unit or contact the One-Stop Shop or central library. The Unit looks at the homes ability to meet the mandatory requirements of legislation. The Local Authority has power of enforcement over these. The views of service users, carers and families are welcomed. These can be given at the time of inspection or by contacting the Unit.