Last updated: 9 February 2026
"Stable staffing, supportive management and open culture, although the activities programme is basic and lacks innovation."
There had been no safeguarding issues in the previous 12 months. There had been no medicine administration errors reported in the previous 12 months. Staff were regularly trained in and followed the service's health and safety policies and procedures.
There was an open, transparent and inclusive atmosphere with the manager operating an open-door policy. Staff were confident to provide their views and there was a clear commitment to improving the service.
The service benefited from a stable and experienced staff team. The service rarely used agency staff but always tried to use workers who knew and were known to the people using the service.
A mandatory set of training topics and specific training was provided and regularly up-dated... additional training in specialist areas, such as epilepsy and autism if required. Staff were required to receive formal supervision every two months as a minimum.
The manager, whilst new to the post was well regarded and described as approachable. Staff were positive about her approach with comments such as 'The service has a new manager who has been very proactive since joining the service. I feel that the service is well managed and staff are given the support they need.'
The service continued to provide people with an activities programme which responded to their abilities, preferences, choices, moods and well-being. People had some set and some flexible activities.
Activities programme is regular but basic with set and flexible options, no specialist programmes or creative innovations to make the job more varied and fulfilling.
The service continued to provide people with an activities programme which responded to their abilities, preferences, choices, moods and well-being. People had some set and some flexible activities.
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Last inspected: October 2018
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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