Last updated: 10 February 2026
"Staff feel supported with good training and activities, but no registered manager and incomplete medicines records are major concerns."
We could not always be assured that people received their medicines as directed as handwritten medicine records did not always include full instructions how to administer medicines.
Staff were positive regarding support from the management team... A staff member told us, 'Support seems good, it's positive. [Manager's name] and [Senior carer's name] are both approachable.'
Staffing numbers were appropriate to meet people's needs. Agency staff were used to support safe staffing levels. Recruitment checks were completed... However... gaps in employment history were not always explored.
Processes were in place to ensure staff had the required skills and knowledge. Staff completed training and received supervision. Some competency checks were in place for staff.
At the time of our inspection there was not a registered manager in post. A new manager had been recruited but had not yet registered.
An activities co-ordinator was employed who had time to engage people in meaningful activities such as exercises, quizzes and knitting.
No permanent manager in place yet, so leadership oversight is lacking.
At the time of our inspection there was not a registered manager in post.
Medication records are incomplete, risking wrong doses or timings.
handwritten medicine records did not always include full instructions how to administer medicines.
Relies on agency staff for shifts and skips checks on job history gaps.
Agency staff were used to support safe staffing levels... gaps in employment history were not always explored.
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Last inspected: June 2022
Management Quality
Well-led: Requires improvement
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