Working at Dunblane House
73 Bloomfield Road, Blackpool, FY1 6JN
Operated by Mrs Linda Parker
4 bedsResidential homes
Workplace Score
7.7/10
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PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 9 February 2026
Score: 7.7/10
Key Finding
"Stable family staffing and a positive family atmosphere, although no dedicated activities coordinator limits structured programmes."
Safety & Risk
8/10
✓
People were protected from the risk of abuse and their human rights were respected and upheld. Safeguarding systems were in place.
Staff Culture
8/10
✓
There was a positive culture throughout the home and a family atmosphere. One person said, "We are just one family and do things together."
Staffing Levels
9/10
✓
There were no new staff employed. This was a family run home with family members who provided the staffing levels as of the previous inspection.
Training & Dev
7/10
✓
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: All staff had achieved national care qualifications. Staff training included safeguarding, mental health, health and safety and fire safety, infection control, food safety and equality and diversity.
Management
7/10
✓
The registered manager and the provider had the skills and knowledge to lead the service effectively.
Programmes
6/10
✓
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: Activities offered included individual and group activities, voluntary work, college courses, scrabble club, watching sports, pub visits, meals out, attending social events, cinema trips and frequent stays at the provider's caravan in Wales.
Points to consider
No dedicated activities coordinator or specialist programmes, so the role focuses more on supporting residents' personal interests than structured creative work.
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: People indicated they enjoyed a variety of meaningful work opportunities, educational and leisure activities... Activities offered included individual and group activities, voluntary work, college courses, scrabble club...
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: November 2023
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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