Last updated: 10 February 2026
"Supportive management and positive culture where staff feel valued, but weak oversight missed issues and no evidence of stable staffing."
Risks to people were well managed. Medicines were managed safely. Accidents and incidents were monitored to identify and address any patterns or trends.
People and staff spoke positively about the registered manager and felt able to raise concerns and were confident that these would be addressed.
There were sufficient staff on duty to meet people's needs, enable people to participate in social activities and to attend medical appointments.
Staff had completed a comprehensive induction and training programme to prepare them for their role. Staff were satisfied with the training they received.
Staff told us they were well supported by the registered manager and management team. Management were approachable and supportive of the staff team.
There was a wide range of opportunities for people to engage in activities and follow hobbies and interests. The service had good links with the local community including local community groups and work experience opportunities.
Staff numbers are sufficient but no mention of stable long-term team or low agency use.
There were sufficient staff on duty to meet people's needs, enable people to participate in social activities and to attend medical appointments.
Training has good induction and plenty of sessions but no specialist courses or funded qualifications mentioned.
Staff had completed a comprehensive induction and training programme to prepare them for their role. A staff member told us, 'Yes, there is plenty of training provided.'
Managers support staff well but monitoring systems missed issues and need strengthening.
Systems of governance and oversight were not sufficiently robust to have identified the issues we found in relation to maintenance. Quality assurance systems needed to be further embedded.
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Last inspected: July 2019
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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