Last updated: 9 February 2026
"Staff felt well supported by management with good teamwork, but gaps in medication checks and breakaway training held it back."
People received their medicines as prescribed. However, we saw one person was not observed taking a tablet by the nurse.
Staff enjoyed working at 9 Anson and said the teamwork was generally good. They also told us they could speak with the nurses or management team if they had any concerns and would be listened to and supported.
There were enough staff on duty to meet people's needs... 'We have enough staff to be able go out 1 to 1 with people.'
Staff received the training they needed for their roles. Additional breakaway training was being organised by the registered manager.
Staff felt well supported by the management team.
Two activity coordinators planned this support and allocated staff... monthly plan of activities, which including film nights, a local disco and 'pamper' sessions.
Staff numbers are enough for needs like 1 to 1 outings, but no word on low agency use or strong team retention.
There were enough staff on duty to meet people's needs... 'Staffing varies during day and is okay. We have enough staff to be able go out 1 to 1 with people.'
Practical breakaway training for handling physical incidents is still being arranged.
Staff had not completed practical training in breakaway techniques... A suitable training provider was being sourced to provide breakaway training for the staff team.
One person was not watched taking their tablet, which is a gap in medication safety checks.
we saw one person was not observed taking a tablet by the nurse. This meant there was a risk the person would not take the medicine... We recommend best practice guidelines are followed.
AI Generated
Last inspected: February 2024
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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