Last updated: 9 February 2026
"Stable staffing with good retention and a happy family atmosphere, but overdue training missed by audits and governance gaps hold it back."
Most care plans and risk assessments were good quality... staff understood their safeguarding responsibilities.
'a happy atmosphere which evokes a sense of family and respect for others'
The service had enough staff, day and night, to meet people's needs... staff turnover minimal, and some staff who had left returned.
Not all staff had completed their essential training and some staff member's training had expired. This was not identified in the provider's latest audit.
A healthcare professional said the registered manager was 'friendly and approachable' and praised their 'excellent leadership'.
The service had its own day centre and full-time activities co-ordinator who worked with people to ensure they had lots to do.
Some staff have overdue mandatory training that audits missed, so the team skills might have gaps.
Not all staff had completed their essential training and some staff member's training had expired. This was not identified in the provider's latest audit.
Governance systems have shortfalls like record gaps, so leadership does not always spot issues quickly.
improvements were needed to governance systems to ensure shortfalls at the service were always identified and addressed by the provider and registered manager.
Accident records lack an action section, making it harder to track what happens after incidents.
The service's accident/incident forms did not have an action section, so it was difficult to see what staff did in response to accidents/incidents without looking at people's daily notes.
AI Generated
Last inspected: December 2022
Management Quality
Well-led: Requires improvement
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