Last updated: 10 February 2026
"Staff feel supported by approachable management and valued in an open culture, but staffing lacks low turnover or reduced agency use and training is only standard."
Staff had good safeguarding knowledge, detailed risk assessments reviewed regularly, medicines managed safely with competency checks.
Staff felt well supported, valued as part of the team, and described an open culture where feedback was welcomed.
Staffing levels met people's needs on the day, people confirmed always enough staff, and safe recruitment procedures used.
Staff received thorough induction, training in relevant subjects like safeguarding and medicines, regular supervision and appraisals.
Staff described the registered manager as approachable, felt supported by them, and feedback was acted upon through audits and meetings.
Activities coordinator provided crafts, gardening, pampering, fireworks, Christmas concerts, and school visits.
Staffing is adequate with enough staff to meet needs, but no details on low turnover or avoiding agency workers.
We observed that the staffing levels provided on the day of our inspection met people's needs. People confirmed there was always enough staff available.
Only standard training like safeguarding and medication handling, no specialist courses or funded qualifications.
The training matrix showed staff had completed relevant training such as safeguarding, medicines administration, health and safety, infection control.
Activities are regular with a coordinator doing crafts, gardening and events, but no specialist programmes or innovative approaches.
People accessed a wide range of activities including crafts, gardening, pampering sessions and attending social events within the service.
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Last inspected: February 2019
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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