Last updated: 10 February 2026
"Clear management and strong safety systems build a positive culture, although vacant posts mean they rely on regular agency staff."
Systems to keep people safe had improved... whole team approach to incidents... 'lessons learnt newsletter'... MCA/DoLS followed with least restrictive decisions.
Many of the people and staff we spoke with told us they saw an improvement in the service and the culture... One staff member told us, 'I think the culture has improved. It's a positive environment.'
There were enough staff on duty... Staff recruitment and retention was a priority... vacant posts. Regular agency staff were used to provide consistency.
Staff ensured [PBS plans] were consistently implemented... speech and language therapist had supported staff to produce documents in formats people could readily use.
The registered manager was clear on, and committed to their role, and driving improvements. Staff told us they were clear about management expectations and felt supported to achieve these.
Dedicated activities co-ordinator; people supported to go shopping, community centre, pubs, woodwork classes, local events; psychologist partnering on town centre event.
Staffing is adequate but there are vacant posts and they use regular agency staff to help cover shifts.
Staff recruitment and retention was a priority in the service, as there were vacant posts... Regular agency staff were used to provide consistency.
AI Generated
Last inspected: February 2023
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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