A HOME caring for people with disabilities that only opened a year ago has received a glowing inspection report across all areas.

The Tollemache Road Respite Service was subject to an unannounced Care Quality Commission inspection during the summer – just 12 months after opening its doors to the public.

The inspection rated the new service, which cares for up to 10 adults with learning or physical disabilities, as 'good', also praising all areas of the care and management of the Birkenhead facility.

The inspection report said: "People we spoke with told us they felt safe at the respite service and they had no worries or concerns.

"People's relatives and friends also told us they felt people were safe.

"The staff at the home knew the people they were supporting and the care they needed.

"We observed staff to be kind and respectful towards people."

Safety, effectiveness, caring, leadership and responsiveness were all given the 'good' ranking.

Cllr Christine Jones, Wirral council's cabinet member for adult social care and health, said: "We have always said that we want to allow our vulnerable residents to have choice in the care they receive.

"This is particularly true for those families who rely on respite – they often don't want a traditional, bed-based service but want something different.

"That's exactly what we provide for them.

"The service at Tollemache Road is brand new, and for the staff there to already be rated as 'good' by the CQC is a fantastic achievement, and testament to the hard work of everyone involved.

"Services such as these play a crucial role in supporting some the most vulnerable members of our community.

"Trust in the services is therefore hugely important – families want to be absolutely certain that when they place their loved ones in their care that trust is not misplaced.

"Seeing such positive feedback from the CQC inspector is incredibly reassuring and I have no doubt that the families of those who use the service will also be pleased to see this report."

The inspector also praised the staff as "friendly and welcoming", and said that "good relationships were maintained with people living in the home and a kind and respectful approach towards people's care".