Last updated: 10 February 2026
"Staff receive tailored training and praise approachable management, but lack of team diversity and mixed emotional support after incidents are concerns."
Staff understood safeguarding; incidents mostly well-managed with learning shared; medicines managed safely, though one incident did not lead to care plan review.
Discussions with staff showed they embodied the provider's values for good quality care and were an enthusiastic and dedicated team, though we received mixed comments from staff about emotional support after untoward incidents.
There were enough staff employed to ensure people's needs were met. Support was provided by the same core group of staff, which promoted good continuity of care, though lack of diversity sometimes did not lead to positive outcomes.
Staff received ongoing training which was tailored to the needs of the people who used the service. For example, staff were trained to deliver care for people with acquired brain injuries or exhibited behaviours which may challenge.
The person who used the service was very complimentary about the management team and said they were approachable. Comments included, 'the team leader is amazing. They are a friend' and 'Give [registered manager] a medal'.
A range of meaningful activities were on offer according to individual interests; service had own transport, hosted community events like summer barbeque, supported hobbies and positive risk-taking.
Staff team lacks diversity and this sometimes caused problems for residents.
Although people received care from skilled and caring staff, we saw the lack of diversity in the workforce sometimes did not lead to positive outcomes for people.
Some staff said emotional and practical support after serious incidents was not always good.
We received mixed comments from staff about the emotional and practical support they received from the management team immediately following an untoward incident.
AI Generated
Last inspected: February 2020
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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