Last updated: 9 February 2026
"Strong training and a supportive culture where staff feel valued, but heavy agency nurse use for most shifts and no dedicated activities coordinator hold it back."
Staff assessed and managed risks... well. The hospital managed patient safety incidents well... Staff understood how to protect patients from abuse.
Staff felt respected, supported and valued... felt able to raise concerns without fear of retribution.
The hospital had enough nursing and medical staff... Agency nurses were used for most qualified nurse shifts, however a recruitment programme was in place.
The hospital met its own targets for training... with completion of all subjects over 90%. Additional specialist training was available.
Leaders had the skills, knowledge and experience to perform their roles... were visible in the hospital and approachable for patients and staff.
Staff provided a range of care and treatment interventions... We observed a psychology group... regular outings to community venues such as the zoo, museums.
Enough staff to cover shifts but agency nurses handle most qualified nurse roles so the team is not fully permanent.
Agency nurses were used for most qualified nurse shifts
Varied groups and outings available but no dedicated activities coordinator or standout specialist programmes.
We observed a rise and shine group... psychology group... staff took patients on regular outings
AI Generated
Last inspected: April 2020
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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