Liberty House is registered to provide care for up to seven people who are living with a learning disability. At the time of the inspection there were two people using the service.

This inspection took place on the 8 and 9 May 2017. Each visit lasted a half day and was carried out by one inspector.

There was a registered manager at the service. A registered manager is a person who has registered with the Care Quality Commission to manage the service. Like registered providers, they are ‘registered persons’. Registered persons have legal responsibility for meeting the requirements in the Health and Social Care Act 2008 and associated Regulations about how the service is run.

The service followed guidance in people’s risk assessments and care plans to reduce the risk of unsafe care. People’s records were up to date and indicated that care was provided as detailed in people’s assessments. The records had been updated to reflect changes in people’s care needs.

People were safeguarded from abuse because the provider had relevant guidance and staff training in place and staff were knowledgeable about the reporting procedure.

Staff understood their roles and responsibilities for people's care and safety needs and for reporting any related concerns. The provider's arrangements for staff training and their operational procedures supported this.

The principles and requirements of the Mental Capacity Act (2005) were understood but were not relevant to the service provided. People were supported by staff who took time to get to know them. Staff were aware how to promote people’s safety and independence. People were provided with information to support them to make day-to-day decisions.

At the time of our inspection both people were supported by staff with their medicines.

We spoke to one person and all the staff. People and their relatives were involved in the planning of their care and support. We have not included quotes from people using the service or specific examples about their care in this report. This is because we want to ensure their privacy and confidentiality is maintained.