During an assessment of Residential substance misuse services
We carried out an inspection of the service on 25 June 2026. There were 7 people receiving care and treatment at the time of inspection, with a further person being admitted that day.
At this inspection we rated the service as good.
We identified breaches of the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (regulated activities): regulation 12 (safe care and treatment).
- Staff did not always involve people in care planning and risk assessment.
- The service did not ensure the premises used by the service provider was safe to use for its intended purpose and in a safe way.
We have asked the provider for an action plan in response to these concerns.
Feedback from people using the service, staff and external stakeholders was very positive. People told us they felt safe, and that staff were caring and treated them with kindness and respect. Staff were happy and felt well supported in their roles. Staff assessed people thoroughly before admission and used appropriate physical health checks, screening tools and outcome measures to assess withdrawal effects of people using the service and to monitor physical health during detoxification.
Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act Compliance
Mental Health Act
The service did not admit people detained under the Mental Health Act.
Mental Capacity Act
Staff received and kept up to date with training in the Mental Capacity Act.
Staff completed a consent to treatment form for each person on admission. We looked at 4 care records, all showed evidence of consent to treatment and sharing of information with relevant people.
For people who might have impaired mental capacity, staff assessed and recorded capacity to consent appropriately. They did this on a decision-specific basis with regard to significant decisions.