A charity looking after adults with physical and learning disabilities in east Devon has been rated outstanding by the Care Quality Commission. Domiciliary Care East Devon is one of the first to receive the top rating under a new inspection system
The service is based in Exeter and provided by the learning disability charity Robert Owen Communities, which supports 30 people in the Exeter, Exmouth and Honiton areas.
The CQC's inspection found that they were receiving safe, effective and responsive care, from staff who treated them with dignity and respect.
The patients were also encouraged to be active in their communities and take part in sporting activities.
The CQC said the agency placed the people it supports at the heart of everything it does - which should be standard practice but in fact is not seen often enough.
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