Working at Danecroft

2022 IPC inspection: 'Risk assessments had been completed for all people and staff... adequate supply of PPE... clean and had no mal odours.' Per 2019: robust safeguarding, incident learning e.g. padding reduced bruising, safe medicines, positive risk-taking.

Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: 'Staff were happy... felt valued and respected as essential part of the 'Danecroft family'... 'family atmosphere' which promoted mutual compassion.' Universally described by staff, relatives, people.

Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: 'Staffing numbers were very good... very few changes of staff, with some staff having worked at the service for many years... no issues with staff recruitment... most... through recommendations from existing staff.' Allows unhurried care.

Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: 'Staff had the right skills... excellent training... 'Virtual Dementia Tour' training... regular individual supervision... competency assessments.' Innovative specialist dementia programmes.

Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: 'Leadership is really good. Managers are in at weekends, evenings and bank holidays too. It is lovely to see that they provide care and support too, with personal care and eating and drinking.' Staff and relatives exceptionally positive about hands-on leadership driving innovation.

Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: Multiple innovative programmes with outcomes: decorated walking frames reduced falls and increased activity; hydration station increased fluid intake; conversation tree, butterfly moments, Bollycise, wellness coordinator, school age infusion partnerships.