Last updated: 10 February 2026
"Staff feel supported by managers with strong safety practices, but mixed views on staffing leave some exhausted."
Medicines were managed safely... The provider had effective systems in place to protect people from abuse... Risks to people's safety and wellbeing were assessed and well managed. The registered manager maintained an effective oversight of incidents.
Staff consistently told us they felt very supported by the management team and had access to a range of training to support them in their roles. Staff told us if they made any suggestions about improvements to the service these were listened to and acted upon.
Staff varied in their view as to if there were sufficient staff on duty. Rotas confirmed that sufficient staff were on duty to meet people's current needs. The registered manager told us that they had recruited more staff which reduced the need to use agency staff.
Staff told us that they had received the training they needed to meet people's needs safely and effectively. There was a system in place to monitor training to help ensure this was regularly refreshed and updated.
Staff told us they felt supported by the registered manager and her team. The managers worked alongside and supported the staff team as they implemented many changes to the service.
An activities coordinator planned activities for people to participate in... These included playing games, singing, listening to music, reading newspapers, enjoying the garden areas... quizzes, puzzles, singers, beautician visits and hairdresser.
Staff have mixed views on whether there are enough of them, with some saying they go home exhausted.
Staff varied in their view as to if there were sufficient staff on duty... 'They manage pretty well but they are so short staffed. They must go home shattered'
Only standard training to meet basic needs, no specialist courses or funded qualifications mentioned.
Staff told us that they had received the training they needed to meet people's needs safely and effectively. There was a system in place to monitor training.
Activities are regular with a coordinator but mostly basic games, music and outings, nothing specialist or innovative.
An activities coordinator planned activities... playing games, singing, listening to music... quizzes, puzzles, singers, beautician visits and hairdresser.
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Last inspected: July 2023
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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