Working at Beauchamp Court

Medication handling had problems that inspectors spotted, even though staff fixed them quickly after.

During the inspection we found concerns relating to medicine management. This included concerns in relation to best practice guidance not being followed in some areas relating to dispensing, recording and guidance for medicines.

Activities are regular but basic like pet therapy and music sessions, so the job stays mostly routine personal care.

There was already a live performer who attended the home and dog therapy. The registered manager was organising visits with a local school for the near future.

Only standard training with refreshers, no specialist courses or funded qualifications mentioned recently.

Staff training was completed regularly and staff felt the training programme equipped them well for their role as care staff. One staff member said, “Training is good here. We do training packages all the time and the refreshers are really helpful.”