Working at The Beeches (The Drive)
48 The Drive, Ilford, IG1 3HY
Operated by Tealk Services Limited
8 bedsResidential homes
Workplace Score
4.3/10
AI analysis of latest data
Our AI workplace review
PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 9 February 2026
Score: 4.3/10
Key Finding
"Staff feel supported, but limited activities, unsafe night staffing, and serious safety hazards like exposed live wires hold it back."
Safety & Risk
3/10
✕
Not all risk assessments were in place or were being reviewed. The cover for an emergency light test box was missing, exposing a live wire which posed a risk of electrocution
Staff Culture
6/10
✓
During discussions with staff, they told us they felt supported by the management team and that they received training and induction
Staffing Levels
4/10
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We found there was only 1 staff member supporting 8 people during the night which could be a potential risk in the event of a fire
Training & Dev
5/10
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Staff had received training; however, the names of the newer staff and staff who worked occasionally were not added to the training matrix
Management
4/10
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The provider's quality assurance systems were not sufficiently robust. Audits had failed to identify the continuous improvements required to the premises
Programmes
2/10
✕
People were not able to take part in food shopping and there was not an appropriate means of accessing money for food when it was required
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: May 2024
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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