Working at Halmer Court

Safety risks from unlocked hazardous items like chemicals and knives, plus incomplete medicines records and poor infection control.

Chemicals were found in unlocked cupboards under sinks in kitchen areas, and a large knife was stored in an accessible drawer. Administration information for one medicine was not fully recorded on the system.

Supervisions not always up to date and gaps in training like food hygiene for some staff.

Staff supervisions had not been consistently completed... reception staff did not have food hygiene training, despite working behind the coffee bar.

Enough staff for basic care but gaps covering activities, so some roles feel stretched.

There were gaps in staffing for activities, although recruitment was underway to address this.