Last updated: 10 February 2026
"Supportive management, good training and positive staff culture, but agency staff cover vacancies and activities lack a dedicated coordinator."
Lessons were learned from safety events... The management team investigated, ensuring any necessary actions were completed. Staff followed clear processes for supporting people with their money... Medicines were stored safely and securely.
Staff had regular 1:1 supervision with someone more senior. They found this supportive. Staff praised the management team for respecting their diversity, treating them kindly and fairly.
Enough staff were on duty to provide safe and effective care. Recruitment was under way for staff vacancies, which were covered in the meantime by overtime, bank staff or agency staff.
The provider supported staff to obtain nationally recognised qualifications, such as level 2 and 3 qualifications in health and social care. Most staff had completed training about learning disability and autism. Training records reflected that staff were up to date.
The registered manager frequently spent time with people and staff at April Court and knew them well. Shortfalls were addressed swiftly, and staff knew poor practice would not be accepted.
People told us how staff supported them with things that were important to them, such as seeing their family and friends, going to football matches or celebrating special occasions. The atmosphere at April Court was vibrant, with people involved in a range of activities.
Staffing is adequate but vacancies mean some shifts are covered by agency or bank staff.
Recruitment was under way for staff vacancies, which were covered in the meantime by overtime, bank staff or agency staff.
No activities coordinator or specialist programmes, so the role mixes routine care with basic outings and events.
People told us about seeing families and friends and looking forward to visits from them. People also told us about the activities they enjoyed and holidays they had enjoyed.
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Last inspected: May 2025
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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