Last updated: 10 February 2026
"Staff feel better supported with improved morale, but no permanent manager, serious safety issues and lack of activities hold it back."
The provider had not made safeguarding referrals as required. The service was in breach of legal regulation in relation to safe care and treatment, safeguarding, safe premises and staffing.
Staff gave positive feedback about these changes, feeling morale had improved as they were better supported and had clearer expectations of what was expected of them.
Although there were enough staff to support people safely, there were not always enough to support them to take part in activities that met their individual needs.
Gaps in staff skills and knowledge, particularly about how to communicate and engage effectively with people, and allergy awareness in relation to the administration of emergency medicine to 1 person.
There was no registered manager at the service at the time of this assessment.
People had little to do. Relatives were concerned about a lack of meaningful occupations for people.
No permanent manager in place, so leadership is unstable and oversight is weak.
There was no registered manager at the service at the time of this assessment.
Serious safety problems like unreported safeguarding concerns and unsafe medication handling.
The provider had not made safeguarding referrals as required. Medicines were not stored safely, and staff were not trained to provide safe administration of medicine in an emergency.
No activities programme or coordinator, so the role is mostly routine personal care and cleaning.
People had little to do and the lack of structure meant people did not know what was happening in their day.
AI Generated
Last inspected: December 2017
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
Direct feedback from current and former employees

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