Last updated: 10 February 2026
"A stable staff team with low turnover and good morale, but gaps in record-keeping weaken management oversight."
There were appropriate systems in place to help people take their prescribed medicines safely... However, the recording of this support had not always been implemented consistently.
Staff told us they felt morale was good and they worked effectively as a team. Staff were proud of the difference the service made to some people's lives.
Staff turnover was low, which supported people to receive consistent care from staff who knew them well. The provider was in the process of recruiting more staff, but there was a stable staff and management team in place.
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: Staff confirmed they received supervision and had an annual review of their performance. There was induction training... Ongoing training included... service specific training that included epilepsy training and managing behaviours that challenge the service.
The provider had appropriate systems and processes in place to assess, monitor and improve the quality and safety of the service. However, these had not always ensured that accurate, complete and up to date service records were maintained.
Staff supported people to participate in social and leisure interests... This included trips out shopping, to have meals out and go to the cinema... Staff also supported people to attend other services like a day centre or college.
Gaps in keeping some records fully up to date mean management oversight isn't as strong as it could be.
these had not always ensured that accurate, complete and up to date service records were maintained.
Medication records not always clear or complete, even though issues were fixed quickly.
the recording of this support had not always been implemented consistently.
Only basic outings like shopping and cinema trips, no activities coordinator or special programmes to vary the daily routine.
trips out shopping, to have meals out and go to the cinema, depending on the individual.
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Last inspected: March 2023
Management Quality
Well-led: Requires improvement
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