Last updated: 9 February 2026
"Good training and a supportive team culture, but managers failed to fix mental capacity issues and risk plans lack enough detail."
People's support records did not provide enough information for staff to understand or reduce the risk.
One member of staff told us, 'I get a lot of support from staff and managers, I feel part of the team as everyone is really nice.'
There were enough staff deployed to meet people's needs.
Staff completed annual refresher training and specific training to support people with a learning disability and people living with Prader Willi Syndrome. Training included positive behaviour support, diabetes, choking, first aid, nutrition and healthy eating.
The registered manager had failed to act upon these findings and failed to implement the necessary mental capacity assessments and DoLS applications in relation to food and drink restrictions.
People participated in group events with others they lived with and from other services run by the provider. People told us they enjoyed these activities which included celebrations, pub, discos, cinema, bingo, concerts and Christmas shopping.
Managers did not act on audit findings about mental capacity paperwork and restrictions for over a year.
The registered manager had failed to act upon these findings and failed to implement the necessary mental capacity assessments and DoLS applications in relation to food and drink restrictions.
Risk plans lack enough detail for staff to manage dangers properly.
people's support records did not provide enough information for staff to understand or reduce the risk.
Managers have to cover care shifts because recruitment is ongoing.
the manager and deputy manager provided care and support whilst recruitment was on-going. This had an impact on the time the managers could provide oversight of the service.
AI Generated
Last inspected: January 2024
Management Quality
Well-led: Requires improvement
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