Last updated: 10 February 2026
"Staff feel valued and supported in a positive culture with strong safety, but limited activities and basic training hold it back."
There were systems to safeguard people from the risk of abuse. Staff had training on how to recognise and report abuse... People received their medicines safely and as prescribed... The service was working within the principles of the MCA.
Staff told us, 'I love working here, they ensure people's needs are met, and it is well led.' and 'I love my job, it is so rewarding'. Staff felt well supported... Staff felt able to raise concerns with managers without fear.
The service had enough staff for people to take part in activities and visits how and when they wanted. One person told us, 'they always help you. I've been to some homes, and they always say they're too busy, but the staff at Blossom View Respite always help you.'
Staff had training on how to recognise and report abuse and they knew how to apply it. Staff were trained to understand the safe handling of medicines. Regular checks were completed to ensure staff remained competent.
Staff felt well supported and felt their opinions were valued. Staff told us, 'I have felt supported by the management team' and, 'We work together, if there are any problems managers are supportive.'
One relative said, 'Yes, [relative] is 100% safe living at Blossom View Respite... They [staff] get [relative] out and about doing things in the community.'
Training covers basics like spotting abuse and safe medication handling, but no specialist courses or funded qualifications mentioned.
Staff had training on how to recognise and report abuse and they knew how to apply it. Staff were trained to understand the safe handling of medicines. Regular checks were completed to ensure staff remained competent to safely administer medicines.
Staff numbers are enough to get people out and about, but no details on low staff turnover or avoiding agency workers.
The service had enough staff for people to take part in activities and visits how and when they wanted.
Just basic outings into the community, no activities coordinator or varied programme to make the job more interesting.
One relative said, '[They] get [relative] out and about doing things in the community.'
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Last inspected: July 2023
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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