Last updated: 10 February 2026
"Supportive managers and a positive culture where staff feel valued and proud, but activities are limited to basic community outings without a dedicated coordinator."
Comprehensive risk assessments were undertaken on admission using nationally recognised tools. There had been no incidents in the six months prior to our inspection. Staff carried out weekly audits of medication.
Staff reported high levels of job satisfaction. They stated that they felt valued and that they were proud of the work that they did. Staff worked well as a team and provided support to each other.
Bank usage was rare due to all staff positions being filled at the time of our inspection. Sickness rates had been at one percent for the 12 months prior to our inspection.
Ninety eight percent of staff had completed mandatory training. Healthcare assistants received specialist training such as phlebotomy.
Managers were a visible presence around the unit and staff felt supported by them. Staff stated that they felt valued and that they were proud of the work that they did.
Staff provided activities for patients and did not cancel these. Activities focussed on using facilities in the community such as travel training on local transport and using local shops.
Only basic community outings like shop trips and transport practice, no dedicated activities coordinator or varied creative programmes.
Activities focussed on using facilities in the community such as travel training on local transport and using local shops.
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Last inspected: June 2018
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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