Last updated: 9 February 2026
"Enough staff on shifts during inspection, but a blame culture, safety breaches and outdated training hold it back."
The service was in breach of legal regulation relating to safe storage of medicines and managing risks.
Some staff were afraid to speak up through fear of reprisal, and we were not assured by the end of our assessment that this would effectively be addressed.
People using the service and staff told us there was not enough staff on shift, however, we did not observe this during our inspection.
not all staff were up to date with their training at the time of inspection.
The providers and Registered Managers did not always have good oversight of the service and failed to embed learning into wider practices and systems.
a small number of people were supported with meaningful activities, for example, the Registered Manager is organising attendance to a rock concert for one person, whilst others are not supported effectively
Staff and residents say there are not enough staff on shifts, so you end up feeling stretched.
People using the service and staff told us there was not enough staff on shift
There's a blame culture with gossip and fear of getting backlash if you raise concerns.
Some staff fed back that there is a lack of respect amongst the staff team. Some said there can be lots of gossiping and there is a blame culture.
Not all mandatory training is up to date, including safeguarding for some staff.
a member of staff’s safeguarding training had expired, but nothing had been put in place to safeguard people in their care.
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Last inspected: June 2025
Management Quality
Well-led: Requires improvement
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