Last updated: 10 February 2026
"Supportive managers and fantastic teamwork create a positive culture, but staffing shortages especially at weekends delay responses to call bells."
We found behaviour support guidance for 2 people was not in place. This was addressed during our inspection; conflicting records for 1 person addressed immediately.
Staff told us there was good teamwork amongst staff and good communication; one member of staff said 'I think there is fantastic teamwork... It is an amazing place to work'.
there were not always enough staff to support people in a timely way; people and relatives told us weekends were times when they noticed lower levels of staff.
Staff had been recruited safely and received training when they started employment. Training covered a range of topics including safeguarding, infection prevention and control and manual handling.
Staff told us they were approachable and visible in the service; staff talked about how supportive the registered manager had been and gave examples of how they felt valued.
There were 2 activity workers available in the home who planned activities with people; activities planned were varied and included both group and 1-1 opportunities such as arts, quizzes, exercises.
Not enough staff at times, especially weekends and nights, so call bells and doors take longer to answer.
there were not always enough staff to support people in a timely way. People and relatives told us weekends were times when they noticed lower levels of staff.
Only standard training like safeguarding and manual handling, no specialist courses or funded qualifications.
Training covered a range of topics including safeguarding, infection prevention and control and manual handling.
Some risk plans or records missing or inconsistent, like behaviour guidance and hourly checks.
We found behaviour support guidance for 2 people was not in place... Records did not demonstrate hourly checks had taken place.
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Last inspected: April 2023
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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