Last updated: 9 February 2026
"Enough staff and a positive open culture, but management oversight lapses like new staff using personal laptops for records need fixing."
Medicines were adequately managed... Protocols for 'as required' basis were not always clear... The registered manager rectified the forms during the inspection.
A person and staff spoke highly of the management team and reported the service had a positive and open culture.
There were enough staff to meet people's needs. A person and staff told us staff levels were sufficient.
Staff said they received training relevant to their roles and were able to discuss any development needs they had during regular supervisions.
A new member of staff did not have access to the provider's computer and were using a password-protected personal computer to access care records... This posed a risk to people's confidential information
A range of activities were developed for people to participate in if they wished, such as attending volunteering opportunities, and going to leisure activities.
Managers have oversight problems, like letting new staff use personal laptops for confidential care records.
A new member of staff did not have access to the provider's computer and were using a password-protected personal computer to access care records such as health action plans and risk assessments. This posed a risk to people's confidential information
Only standard training mentioned with supervisions, no specialist courses or funded qualifications to help you grow.
Staff said they received training relevant to their roles and were able to discuss any development needs they had during regular supervisions.
No activities coordinator or special programmes, just basic outings and volunteering, so the job is mostly routine personal care.
A range of activities were developed for people to participate in if they wished, such as attending volunteering opportunities, and going to leisure activities.
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Last inspected: June 2020
Management Quality
Well-led: Requires improvement
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