Last updated: 9 February 2026
"Staff feel well supported by leaders with improved morale and positive culture, but unclear handwritten medicines guidance and basic training need attention."
Where people had as required (PRN) medicines, the corresponding guidance for staff lacked clear detail and we found them difficult to read as they were hand written... Staff were not always completing the paperwork in real time.
Staff told us they felt well supported by leaders... able to speak up, and contribute ideas and feedback at meetings, and during supervision sessions without any fear of reprisals.
Staff told us... there were sufficient numbers of staff on shift to meet and respond to people’s assessed needs and risks.
Staff told us they had access to required training and felt during the day and overnight there were sufficient numbers of staff.
Staff told us they felt well supported by leaders within the service, particularly the current registered manager. Morale had improved since our last inspection.
People... supported to ensure they had access to meaningful activities during the week and at weekends... in-house activities, as well as regular trips out into the community... mother and baby group... young people garden with people and multiple care homes participate in an online singing group.
Staffing is adequate but they call in agency staff when short staffed.
A relative told us, “There are enough staff, and if they are short staffed the service get agency staff if they need to.”
Only standard required training is mentioned, no specialist courses or funded qualifications.
Staff told us they had access to required training and felt during the day and overnight there were sufficient numbers of staff.
Medication instructions are sometimes unclear or handwritten, and staff do not always record applications straight away.
Where people had as required (PRN) medicines, the corresponding guidance for staff lacked clear detail and we found them difficult to read as they were hand written... Staff were not always completing the paperwork in real time, where prescribed creams had been applied.
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Last inspected: May 2025
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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