Last updated: 10 February 2026
"Hands-on management and robust safety foster a positive culture, but unstructured activities and occasional agency cancellations are drawbacks."
People were kept safe from the risk of abuse... Risks to people were regularly assessed... Systems and processes for the management of people's medicines were robust... Staff learned from incidents.
There was a positive culture within the staff team... Staff said they enjoyed working at 1 Fengates Road, one member of staff told us, '[Registered manager] really cares and he creates a pleasant atmosphere with the staff.'
There were enough staff deployed to support people safely. There was a well-established staff team... 'Sometimes if we book for agency they will cancel at the last minute. We as [contracted] staff step in and do the extra.'
Training records showed that staff received the training they needed for their job roles... New staff received an induction... Regular supervisions gave staff the opportunity to discuss training and practice.
The registered manager took a hands-on approach and was integral to the effective running of the service on a day to day basis. A member of staff told us, 'If there is something you don't know [registered manager] will help you. Some managers are not like that but he takes time with you.'
People led varied lives... supported to follow interests... go to a bus fair... shopping... coffee and cake... walks... choose meals from cookery books.
No dedicated activities coordinator or structured programme, so the role involves mostly routine care and basic outings like shopping or walks.
No mention of activities coordinator, pet therapy, gardening, or named specialist programmes; support limited to outings, shopping, coffee, walks, and meal choices.
Staffing is adequate but some agency workers are used and sometimes cancel at short notice, with permanent staff covering extra.
'Sometimes if we book for agency they will cancel at the last minute. We as [contracted] staff step in and do the extra.'
Only standard training with induction and supervisions, no specialist courses or funded qualifications mentioned.
Training records showed that staff received the training they needed... One member of staff told us, 'I get the training I need. I would prefer to have face to face training.'
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Last inspected: June 2022
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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