Last updated: 10 February 2026
"Staff culture and activities programmes show mixed results, but staffing shortages, training gaps and leadership failings make it a poor workplace."
continued concerns about the management of people’s assessed risks. People were not always protected from the risk of harm as their risks were not always managed safely... concerns with the management of diabetes.
Staff did not always feel listened to. Staff told us due to changes in management and the differences in each managers style, the culture of the service changed with each new manager.
There were not sufficient numbers of staff deployed to meet people’s assessed needs. Staff commented, “Only have 2 staff upstairs. It is not enough. I can’t deliver the care I know I want to provide and at times we just cannot cope”
Staff had not received sufficient training in areas such as epilepsy, dementia, communication or oral health care.
continued shortfalls in the way the service was led. This meant some regulations were still not met and provider remained in breach of regulations.
Per 2022 comprehensive inspection: We were not assured that the programme of activities was carried out consistently... mixed views about the activities... lack of activities recently
Not enough staff on shifts, so you are rushed and cannot give the care you want to provide.
Staff commented, “Only have 2 staff upstairs. It is not enough. I can’t deliver the care I know I want to provide and at times we just cannot cope”
Missing training on key areas like epilepsy, dementia, and oral health, so skills have gaps.
Staff had not received sufficient training in areas such as epilepsy, dementia, communication or oral health care.
Leadership failings mean regulations are still breached and staff do not always feel heard.
continued shortfalls in the way the service was led. This meant some regulations were still not met and provider remained in breach of regulations. Staff did not always feel listened to.
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Last inspected: April 2024
Management Quality
Well-led: Requires improvement
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