Last updated: 9 February 2026
"Staff feel supported by management and enjoy a positive team culture, but medicines management lags behind best practice and staffing lacks stability."
Medicine was administered safely... However, systems to manage medicines were not always in line with current best practice. Recently, there had been a change in the way the pharmacy had supplied medicines to the service.
One member of staff said, 'I love it here. We are a really good team. I love the job'. Staff felt listened to and that their ideas were appreciated.
People were supported by enough staff to meet their needs and keep them safe. One person told us about the numbers of staff who worked at the service. They said, 'That is enough'.
All staff received a range of training delivered in house or by external specialists. Senior staff were designated as champions of specific topics such as equality and diversity, health and safety and health and well-being.
Staff felt supported by the management and appreciated the open-door policy the registered manager and provider had. One member of staff said, '[Name of registered manager] has an open-door policy. Whatever the issue, you can knock on her door. She is always there to listen'.
People were able to participate in a range of activities to meet their hobbies and needs. One person told us, 'I go on nice trips'. Other people regularly attended colleges and special clubs for people with learning disabilities.
Staff numbers are enough to cover needs and activities, but no info on stable long-term team or super low workloads.
People were supported by enough staff to meet their needs and keep them safe. One person told us about the numbers of staff who worked at the service. They said, 'That is enough'.
Training covers basics and some champions, but no funded specialist courses or clear career development yet.
All staff received a range of training delivered in house or by external specialists. The registered manager had plans to source training at a more in depth level for these staff.
Safety processes are mostly solid, but medicine systems lag behind best practice due to recent changes.
systems to manage medicines were not always in line with current best practice. Recently, there had been a change in the way the pharmacy had supplied medicines to the service.
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Last inspected: July 2019
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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