Last updated: 9 February 2026
"Staff feel valued and listened to with enough staffing to meet needs, but gaps in skin cream records and embedding management changes need attention."
The risks to people had been identified, reviewed and reduced. The procedures in place helped to reduce the risk of people experiencing abuse and we saw that where concerns were raised, these were reported promptly.
Staff told us they felt valued, appreciated and listened to. They told us they could raise concerns without fear and that issues were quickly resolved.
There were enough safely recruited staff to meet the individual needs of the people who used the service. Since our last inspection, the provider had increased the staffing levels at night and people told us their needs were being met in a timely manner.
One staff member described the registered manager's enthusiasm in making changes whilst another said both the registered and deputy managers worked hard, were approachable and resolved issues.
Staff numbers meet needs and they respond quickly to call bells, but no details on staff retention or agency use.
There were enough safely recruited staff to meet the individual needs of the people who used the service.
Managers are dedicated and approachable but their systems need more time to fully spot and fix issues.
significant improvements had been made... However, further embedding of the positive changes made was required.
Some gaps in records for applying skin creams and guidance on as-needed medicines.
We did identify some gaps in records for the application of people's topical medicines and more guidance for staff about where on people's bodies their topical medicines should be applied was needed.
AI Generated
Last inspected: April 2022
Management Quality
Well-led: Requires improvement
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