Last updated: 10 February 2026
"Supportive management and a strong team culture, although activities lack a dedicated coordinator and staff sometimes borrow from other homes."
People were protected from harm by staff who had completed safeguarding training. Risks to people were identified and assessed. Medicines were managed safely although two old medicines for a former resident were found in the trolley and addressed.
Staff told us they felt supported by management. 'We have a really good team and a good number of staff. We always have each other's backs.'
There were sufficient staff to meet people's needs. We have no problems with staff covering shifts. We can borrow staff from the other homes. Staff told us they were happy with the staffing levels.
Staff completed a range of training relevant to their role and specific to people's needs including learning disability and autism. Staff received supervision from their line managers every other month.
Staff felt supported by the management team and involved in developing the service. The home manager was available and accessible to people and staff and worked on the floor every morning.
People decided how they wanted to spend their time and what activities they wanted to participate in, at home and in the community. Some people attended day centres. People enjoyed meals out, walks, visiting a café and attending football matches.
No dedicated activities coordinator or specialist programmes, so the role mixes personal care with basic outings like walks and day centres.
Some people attended day centres during the week. People enjoyed a range of social activities, including meals out and walks.
Sometimes need to borrow staff from other homes to cover shifts instead of a fully stable local team.
We have no problems with staff covering shifts. We can borrow staff from the other homes [of the provider].
Small oversight leaving old medicines in the trolley for someone who had moved out months before.
We saw two medicines in the trolley which were for a person who had moved out of the service several months before.
AI Generated
Last inspected: November 2019
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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