Last updated: 10 February 2026
"A positive culture and leadership with a good atmosphere, strong safety practices, but agency staff use for absences and issues following some doctors' instructions."
Staff understood what could constitute abuse and knew the steps they should take if they had concerns about the care provided. Records showed that people's risks associated with their care had been assessed and there were instructions for staff to follow.
Staff were generally complimentary about the culture and leadership of the service. One member of staff told us, "The atmosphere is generally, really good." Another member of staff said, "There is a good atmosphere. It's one of the nicest places I've worked in."
People and their relatives told us there were sufficient staff deployed at the service and that people generally did not have to wait for help. We observed there were sufficient staff deployed during the inspection.
People, their relatives and staff told us there was generally a positive atmosphere at the service which engaged them. They told us that the service was managed effectively and generally spoke positively of the management of the service.
Staffing levels are enough with no waiting around, but they use agency staff to cover when regular staff are off sick.
There were systems in place to ensure permanent staff absences were covered with agency staff who generally worked in the service regularly and knew people's needs.
Some doctors gave mixed feedback saying staff did not always follow their instructions properly, even though managers are working to fix communication.
We received mixed feedback from professionals who worked with the service. Some healthcare professionals commented positively on the responsiveness of staff and others found staff did not always follow their instructions.
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Last inspected: September 2023
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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