Last updated: 10 February 2026
"Staff feel supported by an approachable manager with enough trained staff, but hoist risk assessments lack safety details and audits miss issues."
Risks to people were not always assessed. Records for people who required the use of hoists did not always contain enough information to keep them safe.
Staff felt supported by the registered manager and felt able to raise concerns. One staff said, 'The registered manager is supportive and approachable.'
There were enough staff to meet people's needs. Agency staff were used when needed, however the service had an ongoing recruitment programme in place to increase the regular staff team.
There were enough staff, who had been safely recruited and received appropriate training, to meet people's needs.
The registered manager had audits in place to monitor cleanliness, equipment, premises and areas for improvement. However, these did not always identify issues we found on inspection.
We spoke with the registered manager and members of the staff team including activity co-ordinators and care assistants.
Risk assessments for using hoists to move people lack details on how to use slings safely.
Records for people who required the use of hoists did not always contain enough information to keep them safe.
Managers quality checks do not always spot issues like gaps in risk records.
The provider had auditing systems in place, however these were not always effective in identifying areas for improvement.
Staffing levels are enough but agency workers cover some shifts while recruiting more permanent staff.
Agency staff were used when needed, however the service had an ongoing recruitment programme in place to increase the regular staff team.
AI Generated
Last inspected: September 2022
Management Quality
Well-led: Requires improvement
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