Working at Abbegale Lodge

Staff only get basic training, no specialist courses for mental health needs.

there was no specific training centred around people with enduring mental health needs. We have made a recommendation about this.

Few activities and no full time coordinator yet, so the role is mostly routine personal care.

registered manager had identified that not enough activities were taking place for people and was in the process of recruiting a full time activities co-ordinator

Staffing is adequate but nothing special, with no details on low agency use or staff retention.

All of the staff we spoke with told us there was enough staff on duty, and this had really improved.