Last updated: 9 February 2026
"Supportive management and safe medicines with risk management, but basic activities and no regular programmes hold it back."
Medicines were managed safely with no gaps or errors in records. Risk assessments had been reviewed and updated on a regular basis. Staff had received safeguarding training.
Staff told us there was a whistle blowing policy in place. One staff member said, 'I would not hesitate to report someone if they were doing something wrong.' One staff member had recently been promoted to acting senior.
There were sufficient numbers of staff on duty, with varying skills, to provide support for people and their assessed needs. People told us there was always enough staff.
We saw a training matrix which showed all staff training was in date. Staff told us that they received regular supervision on a one to one basis.
People and staff we spoke with told us that the management was available and very supportive. There was an open door policy where people and staff could speak with the registered manager or the manager in training.
People were supported to follow their interests and join in activities. On the day of the inspection people went out and there were activities for the Christmas period on the notice board.
Only basic outings and Christmas events mentioned, no activities coordinator or regular programme to make the job more varied and fun.
People were supported to follow their interests and join in activities. On the day of the inspection people went out and there were activities for the Christmas period on the notice board.
Staffing is adequate with enough people on shift, but nothing special like low agency use or a stable long-serving team.
There were sufficient numbers of staff on duty, with varying skills, to provide support for people and their assessed needs.
Only standard training and regular supervisions, no specialist courses or funded qualifications for career growth.
Staff received an induction process and on-going training. We saw a training matrix which showed all staff training was in date.
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Last inspected: February 2018
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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