Last updated: 10 February 2026
"Approachable managers and a supportive culture where staff feel valued, but limited activities and basic training hold it back."
The provider had a proactive and positive culture of safety. Medicines were safely managed with regular audits and staff demonstrated good knowledge of safeguarding.
Staff felt respected, supported and valued by the managers. A member of staff said, “Chalkhill is a great place to work, we have regular meetings to discuss and suggest the service.”
People told us there were always enough staff available to support them. Most staff had worked in the service for a long time and the registered manager regularly reviewed staffing levels.
Staff received relevant training to support them in their roles. An external professional told us, “Staff are well trained and do really understand the people they support.”
The managers were visible in the service, approachable and took a genuine interest in what people, staff, family and other professionals had to say. A member of staff said, “The [registered] manager and deputy are excellent and are always there to help.”
People had opportunities for people to cook their own meals with staff support. A person said, “I’ve learnt how to cook since I’ve been here. We share the cleaning.”
No activities coordinator or creative programmes like outings or therapies, just basic help with cooking and cleaning so shifts are mostly routine care.
There were also opportunities for people to cook their own meals with staff support. A person said, “I’ve learnt how to cook since I’ve been here. We share the cleaning.”
Only standard training like safeguarding and medication, no specialist mental health courses or funded qualifications mentioned.
Training records showed that staff had received safeguarding training. Staff were trained and deemed competent before they administered medicines.
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Last inspected: February 2025
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