Last updated: 10 February 2026
"Staff feel supported by approachable management and know how to keep people safe, although limited activities and basic training hold it back."
Staff were knowledgeable about safeguarding and knew how to identify and raise safeguarding concerns to keep people safe. Risks associated with people's care and support had been assessed.
People benefitted from a staff team that worked well together and felt supported. Staff told us they felt the service was well managed and that they received the support of the management team.
Staff told us there were enough staff to care for people safely. The registered manager ensured that the service was adequately staffed.
Staff had received training in areas such as moving and handling, safeguarding adults, fire safety and infection control. Staff were positive about the training offered to them.
The registered manager operated an open-door policy and staff felt they could talk to them about any issues they might have. One member of staff told us, 'The manager is very nice, we feel comfortable with them.'
People were involved in the planning of their care and had access to activities to protect them from social isolation. One relative felt the staff could do more activities with their loved one.
No activities coordinator or structured programme, so the role is mostly routine personal care with basic hobbies support.
People were able to take part in activities and lived their lives how they wanted. Staff encouraged them to do things they liked. However, one relative felt the staff could do more activities with their loved one.
Only standard mandatory training, no specialist courses or funded qualifications.
Staff had received training in areas such as moving and handling, safeguarding adults, fire safety and infection control.
Staffing is adequate but nothing special, no details on low agency use or high staff retention.
People and their relatives felt there were enough staff to meet people's needs. Staff told us there were enough staff to care for people safely.
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Last inspected: June 2018
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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