Last updated: 10 February 2026
"Supportive and visible management creates a positive culture, although staffing lacks a stable team and activities are mainly community outings."
Medicines were managed and administered safely. ... We identified however, that recording on medicine administration records could be improved to make the forms easier to read.
Discussions with staff indicated there was a positive, open culture within the organisation. A staff member told us, 'You are encouraged to come forward with ideas.'
There were sufficient numbers of staff on duty to meet people's needs. Staff told us and records showed that this was the case.
They had undertaken training in areas the provider deemed mandatory such as emergency first aid and food hygiene training as well as specialist training designed to help them meet the needs of people supported. This included positive behavioural support (PBS).
Staff told us that the management team were very supportive. One staff member told us, '[Name of registered manager] is the best manager I have had, really approachable.' Staff also told us that the registered manager was a visible presence in the home.
People went out in the community either alone or with staff in line with their assessed needs. People accessed local betting shops, public transport and cafes. Staff supported one person to renovate furniture.
Staff numbers are enough to cover needs but no details on stable team or low staff turnover to keep workloads light.
There were sufficient numbers of staff on duty to meet people's needs. Staff told us and records showed that this was the case.
No activities coordinator or special programmes so the job is mainly community outings and daily skills support.
People were encouraged to access a range of activities. Staff told us and we observed that people were active and spent time in the local community rather than taking part in organised group activities within the home.
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Last inspected: January 2019
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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