Last updated: 10 February 2026
"Approachability from the new manager and a motivated, proud staff team stand out, but agency staff use and basic training hold it back."
Medicines were stored and administered safely. However further work was needed to ensure these accurately reflected administration. Continued work was needed to ensure oversight of medicines management.
The staff team were motivated, and they told us with pride about improvements. I can see the change in morale in the staff team.
Staffing was provided at safe levels. We saw the service did have to use some agency staff, but we saw these staff were consistent.
Staff completed training in relevant areas to ensure they could carry out their role safely and competently. The manager was keen to obtain further more detailed face to face training for staff and this work was underway.
The new manager is very approachable he has held family meetings, and I feel he listens and is open to suggestions about change. Staff told us with pride about improvements and how the service was now well-led.
Per 2024 comprehensive inspection: A new activities coordinator had been recruited and a variety of activities were on offer. We observed staff giving people choices and enjoying activities.
Enough staff most days but they use some agency workers to fill gaps.
The service did have to use some agency staff, but we saw these staff were consistent
Only standard training in place with plans for more detailed sessions but no specialist courses yet.
Staff training was in place but the manager told us they were exploring further training that was delivered in a face to face way
Varied activities run by a coordinator but no specialist programmes to make the job more interesting.
Per 2024 comprehensive inspection: A new activities coordinator had been recruited and a variety of activities were on offer
AI Generated
Last inspected: November 2024
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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