Last updated: 9 February 2026
"Effective leadership, supportive culture and good training, although staff retention details are lacking."
Staff received training in, and understood, their responsibility to protect people from abuse... risks... assessed... People received their medicines safely and as prescribed.
Staff talked about their work at Hunters Lodge with clear enthusiasm... felt well-supported and valued by an approachable management team who listened to them
People, their relatives and staff felt the staffing arrangements at the service enabled people's individual needs... to be met safely... 'They seem to have plenty of staff on duty.'
Staff participated in a rolling programme of training shaped around their duties and responsibilities... One staff member... 'I would rate it [training] as really good. It's really informative and effective.'
The management team promoted an open and inclusive culture... Staff benefitted from effective leadership, and felt valued and well-supported in their work.
extensive rear garden, which included a sensory garden, an art shed, a greenhouse and vegetable patches... support to participate in... social clubs, music group, horticultural activity, pub trips, swimming, horse-riding
Staffing covers all shifts safely with plenty of staff around, but no details on staff staying long-term or low use of agency workers.
They seem to have plenty of staff on duty.
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Last inspected: November 2018
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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