Last updated: 9 February 2026
"Enough safely recruited staff who respond promptly, but no permanent manager, weak safeguarding, and gaps in mandatory training hold it back."
The service did not have effective safeguarding systems, policies, and procedures in place.
The culture of the service was reflective of an older person's service rather than the support required by people with a learning disability autism or both.
There were sufficient numbers of safely recruited staff. We observed staff had a visible presence in the service and provided support to people promptly.
Records did not indicate that all staff had undertaken the statutory Oliver McGowan training.
At the time of our inspection there was not a registered manager in post.
The manager told us that people received 1:1 support to access the community such as visiting a local park or coffee shop. However, care plans did not demonstrate how staff encouraged people to participate in their preferred activity or hobby.
No permanent manager in post, so leadership and oversight are weak.
At the time of our inspection there was not a registered manager in post.
Safeguarding processes not fully in place and incidents not investigated properly.
There was no record of any actions taken to investigate these incidents and prevent recurrence.
Gaps in mandatory training records for learning disability and autism.
Records did not indicate that all staff had undertaken the statutory Oliver McGowan training.
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Last inspected: January 2024
Management Quality
Well-led: Requires improvement
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