Last updated: 9 February 2026
"Supportive managers, stable staffing with no agency use, and valued staff, but medicines handling errors need addressing."
Medicines optimisation Score:2 ... the service did not always follow internal policies relating to medicines. ... we received concerns... following several medicines handling errors there.
Staff were valued and treated equally and fairly. They said the managers were supportive and reported feeling respected, valued, and listened to. A member of staff told us, “This is a great place to work. I do feel valued and respected by the managers and all my peers who I work with here.”
The service did not use any agency staff to cover staff shortfalls. This meant people were supported by permanent staff who were familiar with their needs, preferences and daily routines. Staffing levels matched the staff duty rota... Staff were visibly present... quick to respond.
Staff received a mixture of e-learning and in-person practical and theoretical training. This was routinely refreshed... comprehensive induction programme. Staff had regular individual and group meetings... regular supervision and performance appraisals meetings.
Managers and senior staff were visible, knowledgeable and supportive, helping staff develop in their roles. Staff felt supported to give feedback and were treated equally, free from bullying or harassment.
Per 2023 comprehensive inspection: The service had recently introduced a 'Namaste' activity programme... coordinated by a nurse who has completed a 'Namaste' training course... inter-generational programme where pre-school children from a local nursery would regularly visit the care home.
Medication errors happen from time to time and they did not always follow their own policy for dealing with them.
we received concerns in relation to how safe medicines were being managed in the care home following several medicines handling errors there. ... The service did not always follow the internal medications policy relating to dealing with medication incidents.
Only standard training like induction and supervisions, no specialist courses or funded qualifications.
Managers made sure staff received relevant training and regular supervision and appraisals to maintain good-quality care. Staff received a mixture of e-learning and in-person practical and theoretical training... comprehensive induction programme.
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Last inspected: March 2023
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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