Last updated: 9 February 2026
"Staff feel supported by management with good training and a positive culture, but generic activity plans and incomplete accident records hold it back."
The provider had a procedure for the reporting of incidents and accidents, but this was not always being followed. ... There was no information noted on any additional actions taken or any lessons learned to reduce further risk.
Staff said they felt supported by the management of the home. One staff member told us, 'The staff are supportive, respect each other and staff feel safe. Staff feel comfortable to approach the manager.'
The service had enough appropriately skilled staff to meet people's needs and keep them safe. A staff member confirmed that if they are short staffed, the registered manager steps in to provide support.
Staff completed a range of training courses which provided them with the range of skills and knowledge required to meet people's care needs. The training courses included first aid, diabetes awareness, managing continence care and supporting people with any behaviour issues. Staff also completed the Oliver McGowan mandatory training.
Staff said they felt supported by the management of the home. One staff member told us, 'The staff are supportive, respect each other and staff feel safe. Staff feel comfortable to approach the manager.'
We noted that the activity plans, which were part of the care plan, were the same for each person and they were not personalised. ... this was a generic activities list which was part of everyone's care plan.
Activity plans are generic and not personalised, so the role lacks variety from creative or specialist engagement programmes.
We noted that the activity plans, which were part of the care plan, were the same for each person and they were not personalised. ... this was a generic activities list which was part of everyone's care plan.
Staffing is adequate but short-staffing happens sometimes and the manager has to cover shifts.
A staff member we spoke with confirmed that if they are short staffed, the registered manager steps in to provide support.
Accident records often miss details on what caused the problem or lessons learned, so fewer chances to improve safety practices.
There was no information noted on any additional actions taken or any lessons learned to reduce further risk.
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Last inspected: October 2023
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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