26 Dugard Avenue

This residential care home accommodates up to four people with learning disabilities and autistic spectrum disorder, providing personal care in a domestic-style house. At the time of inspection, four residents were living there. The service demonstrates strong infection prevention practices, following government guidance on whole home testing with weekly testing for residents and daily rapid testing for staff. All visitors undergo screening and rapid testing before entry, with pre-arranged visits at agreed times to minimise exposure. The home maintains social contact through alternative methods including video calls, newsletters to families, phone communication, and socially distanced garden visits. All residents have received their first Covid-19 vaccination, with staff vaccination in progress.