Working at Barnford House

Staff get standard training and supervisions, but some are unsure about rules on restricting someone's freedom.

some staff we spoke with were unsure of what the implications of a DoLS was to the way they supported a person, and would benefit from some further training.

Medication hidden in food was given without a proper best interests meeting.

for one person who received their medication in food the best interests process had not been followed.

Staffing is enough with regular team members, but no details on low staff turnover or light workloads.

People were supported by enough regular staff that they were familiar with and knew their needs.