Last updated: 10 February 2026
"Strong management and safe care practices, but basic activities not always tailored to interests and adequate staffing."
Risk assessments in place were comprehensive and person centred... People received their medicines safely and as prescribed... There was a culture of continuous learning when things go wrong.
Care staff told us that they were supported well in their roles. Records confirmed that they received regular training, supervision and annual appraisals.
We observed there were sufficient numbers of staff available so that people received care that kept them safe and met their needs. Rotas also confirmed staffing levels to match those we observed.
Regular training was provided to enhance and refresh support staff's working knowledge. Where specific and bespoke training was required... this included training on autism, learning disabilities and positive behaviour support.
Care staff spoke highly of both the nominated individual and the registered manager... 'I have my best manager I can have, she is very good she does the best for everybody.'
We saw records detailing the types of activities people participated in which included arts and crafts, going for walks, listening to music, educational activities, puzzles and shopping. However, we found that the service did not always focus or take a creative approach on activities that took into consideration people's hobbies and interests.
Activities are basic like arts, crafts, walks, music and puzzles, and not always creative or matched to people's hobbies.
we found that the service did not always focus or take a creative approach on activities that took into consideration people's hobbies and interests.
Staff numbers are enough to meet needs safely, but nothing special about team stability or easy workloads.
Staffing levels were enough to ensure that people's needs were met.
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Last inspected: October 2019
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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