Last updated: 10 February 2026
"Staff feel valued with open communication and comprehensive training, but mental capacity gaps and safeguarding reporting delays hold it back."
Gaps in mental capacity decision-making and safeguarding reporting delay: 'It was unclear if people lacked capacity... Relatives had made some decisions... without legal authority... delay in reporting to the local authority'
Staff feel valued with open communication: 'Staff felt they were now empowered... I definitely feel supported. Team meetings, we have every month. We can all speak up and feel listened to.'
Enough experienced staff after rotas redesigned: 'the provider made sure there were enough qualified, skilled and experienced staff, who received effective support... Staffing had been focused upon by the manager and staff rotas redesigned'
Comprehensive specialist training with regular supervisions: 'Records confirmed staff were provided with comprehensive training such as... safeguarding... how to care for autistic people... Formal supervision meetings with staff and regular staff meetings were held'
New manager approachable and responsive to feedback: '[The manager] is approachable, experienced, happy for staff to take initiative and suggest ideas and takes on feedback.'
Not covered in this targeted responsive assessment.
Staff numbers meet allocated hours after rota changes, but recent concerns mean it's not yet stable or extra cushioned.
We had received concerns that people did not always receive the support they needed and staff were not well supported. Staffing had been focused upon by the manager and staff rotas redesigned
Mental capacity isn't always clear for resident decisions like spending money or restrictions, and one safeguarding concern was reported late.
It was unclear if people lacked capacity to make some decisions, such as what to spend their money on or when certain restrictions were in place. Relatives had made some decisions about their family member without legal authority... there had been a delay in reporting to the local authority
AI Generated
Last inspected: July 2025
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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