Last updated: 9 February 2026
"Staff feel valued with good retention and a positive culture, but the registered manager is on long-term leave and safety policies have gaps."
Medicines were stored securely... Competency assessments were in place... Audits were robust... but 'Social leave was not managed in line with guidance and the service had no policy in place... did not keep a record of these [annual health] reviews'.
There was a positive culture at the service which created a warm, relaxed and supportive atmosphere. Staff told us there had been many positive improvements... and they now felt much more included and listened to.
Staff retention was good and people enjoyed a consistent and motivated staff team. The provider and manager had worked diligently to recruit and retain staff.
Staff felt valued and fully involved in the service. Comments included, 'We are working in a much better way now and everyone is very clear on their role', and 'You can speak up if you have any issues and are listened to.'
The registered manager is on long term leave, so an acting manager is in charge.
At the time of our inspection there was a registered manager in post however they were on long term leave. There was an acting manager in post who we liaised with during this inspection.
No policy covers medication for when people take it out, and yearly health checks lack full tracking.
Social leave was not managed in line with guidance and the service had no policy in place for staff to refer to. Staff told us annual health reviews and physical health monitoring took place however the service did not keep a record of these reviews taking place.
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Last inspected: January 2023
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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