Working at Loring Hall
8 Water Lane, Sidcup, DA14 5ES
Operated by Oakfields Care Limited
16 bedsResidential homes
Workplace Score
6.8/10
AI analysis of latest data
Our AI workplace review
PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 9 February 2026
Score: 6.8/10
Key Finding
"Staff feel supported with good teamwork, positive culture and safety checks, but staffing lacks stability and activities miss a dedicated coordinator."
Safety & Risk
8/10
✓
The registered manager reviewed incident records to look for trends and reduce the risk of repeat occurrence.
Staff Culture
7/10
✓
Staff spoke positively about the registered manager and the working culture at the service.
Staffing Levels
6/10
✓
There were enough staff on duty each day to support people when needed.
Training & Dev
7/10
✓
Staff received regular support through supervision and an annual appraisal of their performance.
Management
7/10
✓
Staff told us they worked well as a team and received a high level of support from the registered manager.
Programmes
6/10
✓
People took part in a range of activities which they enjoyed and were supported to maintain the relationships that were important to them.
Points to consider
Staffing is adequate to meet needs, but no details on stable team or low agency use.
There were enough staff on duty each day to support people when needed.
Varied outings and events available, but no dedicated activities coordinator or specialist programmes.
People took part in a range of activities which they enjoyed and were supported to maintain the relationships that were important to them.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: September 2019
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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