Last updated: 9 February 2026
"Supportive managers, generous staffing, up-to-date training and a positive team culture, although activities lack a dedicated coordinator."
Staff recognised the signs of abuse and harm. They demonstrated a thorough knowledge of safeguarding procedures and followed them accordingly. The management team monitored accidents and incidents. Records were analysed to identify any key trends.
Staff told us they liked working at Seaview and spoke positively about the training, supervision and support they received from the management team. A staff member said, 'I enjoy working at Seaview, it is a great team, who are very supportive. I am very proud to be part of the team.'
The staffing levels at Seaview were higher than required to support people safely. The registered manager told us it was their priority to ensure there was always more staff than needed on duty to enable staff to spend quality time with people.
Staff training was up to date and included key topics as well as specific topics to meet individual people's needs, such as dementia care and epilepsy awareness. A care worker told us, 'In addition (to mandatory training), we get training from various professionals including palliative care, continence and dieticians.'
The registered manager and staff told us that communication was good between them. A staff member said, 'They (managers) have an open-door policy and are very approachable.'
Staff facilitated a variety of activities which were stimulating and meaningful to people and in line with people's hobbies and interests. One relative told us, '(Staff) take her to the pictures or shopping. They do lots of arts and crafts, bake something or make things.'
Staff run basic activities like arts, crafts, baking, outings and trips to the theatre, but there is no dedicated coordinator or specialist programmes to add more variety to the working day.
Staff facilitated a variety of activities which were stimulating and meaningful to people and in line with people's hobbies and interests. One relative told us, '(Staff) take her to the pictures or shopping. They do lots of arts and crafts, bake something or make things.'
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Last inspected: May 2019
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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