Feedback from our most recent service user survey
Service User Survey 2025 (Adult team)
People told us that:
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At assessment or at reviews we discussed their individual choices & preferences
- The person who assessed them or reviewed their care provision understood their needs
- Our care gives them the confidence to stay at home
- Our care helps them to maintain their independence and lead the life they want
- Their needs are met as requested
- Our services are well-led / managed
- Our care and support have helped their physical & mental well-being
- Carers wearing PPE when delivering personal care
- The care they receive is reliable
- Felling safe being cared for by SPDNS
- Carers listen and talk to them
- Care is delivered in a way that means they are not rushed
- They have regular carers who they know and trust
- SPDNS carers are kind and compassionate and treat them with dignity and respect
- Carers know their job and are good at what they do
- They feel encouraged to do things for themselves
- They know how to raise a concern or complain, and feel things would be put right if they did
Why people would recommend our services
- “A very good service”
- “The carers are punctual, pleasant, and follow care plan accordingly”
- “Efficient and reliable with over time different carers for changing needs”
What people like about the care they receive
- Regular carers who know my needs
- Giving confidence
- All things are cared for
- The usual double carers morning and evenings
- A well run, caring company
- Wendy goes above and beyond. She always keeps me informed on mum’s health requirements
College Survey 2025 regarding our team of support workers
College staff told us:
“I like working in a team that actually care about you and the service users”
“We receive the best training so that we can do our job well and with confidence”
College students told us our college support workers:
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Helpful when needed
- They help me in the classroom e.g. doing tasks. They are very helpful
- Explain things more clearly
- Help with computer work and scribing
- They help me understand what I have to do
- Helps me and makes sure that I understand my work. Listens to me and looks after me at college
- They listen to me when I am feeling anxious. They calm me down when I’m feeling angry. I feel safe when I am with them. I feel happy when I am with my support worker.
- Very good
All learners answered yes to the following:
- They are treated with respect and as an individual
- Our staff listen and talk to them
- Our staff respect their privacy and dignity
- Give enough help in the classroom


