Last updated: 10 February 2026
"Effective management team and comprehensive training, but uneven team culture with favouritism and staff not always feeling heard."
Risks were identified and were generally well managed. Some risk assessments would benefit from more detail to guide staff.
Staff had mixed views about culture in the staff team and in ‘speaking up’ about it. Some staff spoken with were very happy with the culture, describing it as “honest and open.” Other staff did not always feel they were treated equitably.
There were enough qualified, skilled and experienced staff, who received effective support, supervision and development. They worked together well to provide safe care that met people’s individual needs.
Records confirmed staff were provided with comprehensive training such as health and safety practices and how to care for people living with dementia or people who were nearing the end of their lives.
There was a cohesive, effective and confident management team who ran the service. Managers had the skills, knowledge, experience and credibility to lead effectively.
Some staff feel treated unfairly due to favouritism and cliques, and don't always feel heard when they speak up.
Other staff did not always feel they were treated equitably. They felt there was favouritism within the team. They said they did not always feel able to speak up about this, or if they did, they did not feel their voices were always heard.
Staffing is adequate with enough experienced staff, but no details on low agency use or great team stability.
There were enough qualified, skilled and experienced staff, who received effective support, supervision and development.
Some risk assessments lack enough detail to fully guide staff on managing risks safely.
Some other risk assessments needed more detail to guide staff fully. For example, we discussed 1 risk assessment which did not give clear guidance for people not to use the stairs in question.
AI Generated
Last inspected: November 2025
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
Direct feedback from current and former employees

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