Last updated: 10 February 2026
"Strong safety practices and effective training in a supportive culture, but limited activities without a coordinator and some agency staff use."
Per 2022: 'assured that the provider was making sure infection outbreaks can be effectively prevented or managed and had done so in response to a recent outbreak'; Per 2018: detailed risk assessments regularly reviewed, medicines managed safely after review of past errors
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: 'staff worked well together and were supportive of each other'; staff thought they were well supported; 'proud that the national autistic society accreditation continued'
Per 2022: 'the service used familiar regular staff from a staffing agency and this had helped to manage times when some staff had needed to self-isolate'; Per 2018: suitable numbers on rota with largely longstanding staff team
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: 'staff had received effective training, which included more specialised training about caring for people with autism and other complex needs'; received supervision each month
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: registered manager in post; staff said 'I think if I needed to raise anything it would be taken seriously' and 'If I was concerned I would raise it with senior managers'
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: 'maximise their opportunities to engage in day to day life, recreational and social activities'; 'lunch was often taken at cafés or wherever a person was engaging in an activity'; ongoing sensory experiences
No activities coordinator or structured programme, just basic outings to cafes and sensory activities, so the role is mostly routine personal care.
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: 'people to maximise their opportunities to engage in day to day life, recreational and social activities'; 'lunch was often taken at cafés or wherever a person was engaging in an activity'
Some agency workers used regularly for one-to-one support or to cover shifts.
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: 'the service does use regular agency staff who support people either specifically for one to one support or as additional support on shifts that need to be covered'
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Last inspected: December 2018
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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