Last updated: 9 February 2026
"Varied activities and programmes residents enjoy, but staff shortages cause constant overtime, managers ignore concerns and supervisions have stopped."
Risks to people's safety were assessed but improvements were needed in regard to fire safety documentation... individual staff risk assessments had not been completed.
One staff member told us, 'Things are better now as the managers are listening but previously, we felt like we were being fobbed off when we questioned things.'
People were supported by sufficient numbers of staff. However, some staff told us there were not enough staff members employed in the team. This meant they frequently had to work over their contracted hours.
we found a considerable gap in the staff files we reviewed. This was further supported by the conversations we had with staff who all confirmed supervisions had stopped.
We were concerned there had been a closed culture developing whereby staff were not always listened to when concerns were raised.
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: People enjoyed a range of activities both at home and in the community. Activities reflected preferences... sailing... church... college... bus rides into town... steam trains, Safari Park and golfing.
Staff have to pick up extra shifts all the time because there are not enough team members, and everyone feels tired.
The team is tired, we all have to pick up extra shifts whether we want to or not. We need to have more staff recruited.
Managers have not always listened to staff when they raised concerns, making staff feel ignored.
previously, we felt like we were being fobbed off when we questioned things.
Staff have not had supervision for a while, with big gaps in records and less support.
supervisions had stopped.
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Last inspected: February 2021
Management Quality
Well-led: Requires improvement
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