Working at Allanby House

Good risk assessments and medicines management in place but recommendation made about increasing security in bedrooms for medicines and money.

Staff described the team as like a family, felt more than happy with arrangements and showed genuine affection towards residents.

Staffing levels were suitable to meet the assessed needs of people in the service with three or four support workers on duty by day.

Staff had specialist training on complex home nursing processes or end of life care, effective induction, supervision and appraisal.

Weekly planner showed range of individual and group activities including swimming, discos, outings, holidays and person-centred trips like auction mart.