Last updated: 9 February 2026
"No permanent manager, staff shortages with unsafe recruitment, and big training gaps caused low morale and poor engagement."
People were not protected from the risk of avoidable harm. Medicines were not managed safely. Staff had not been recruited safely.
Staff morale was low. Staff we spoke with did not feel they could confidently raise concerns without fear of doing so.
Staff told us there were not enough staff. We observed that there were not sufficient numbers of staff. The provider failed to ensure that new staff were recruited following safe practices.
The NI told us they were unaware 3 people living at the service had epilepsy and confirmed that no staff had received training in supporting people with epilepsy. The training matrix also demonstrated staff had not received training in catheter care.
There was no registered manager in place, and there had not been a manager registered with the CQC since May 2024.
We observed people being distressed, or seeking engagement from staff that was not positively responded to. Staff lacked the skills or time to be able to engage with people in a positive way.
No permanent manager in charge for over a year, so poor leadership and oversight.
There was no registered manager in place, and there had not been a manager registered with the CQC since May 2024.
Not enough staff on shifts and new hires not checked properly for safety.
Staff told us there were not enough staff. We observed that there were not sufficient numbers of staff. The provider failed to ensure that new staff were recruited following safe practices.
Big gaps in staff training, like no epilepsy or catheter care training despite residents needing it.
The NI told us they were unaware 3 people living at the service had epilepsy and confirmed that no staff had received training in supporting people with epilepsy. The training matrix also demonstrated staff had not received training in catheter care.
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Last inspected: June 2025
Management Quality
Well-led: Inadequate
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