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Alternative Futures Group Limited

This is an organisation that runs the health and social care services we inspect

Important: We are carrying out checks on locations registered by this provider. We will publish the reports when our checks are complete.

All Inspections

19 - 20 March 2019

During an inspection of Long stay or rehabilitation mental health wards for working age adults

We rated Weaver Lodge as requires improvement because:

  • There was no dedicated female only lounge that was only accessed by female patients
  • The service did not offer suitable psychological therapies as part of the service user treatment in line with national guidance on best practice

However:

  • Patients received care in a safe and clean environment.
  • Staff understood the needs of the patients and had the right skills to deliver safe care and treatment.
  • Staff understood how to protect patients from abuse and report concerns.
  • Each patient had a comprehensive risk assessment, which staff updated regularly.
  • Staff followed good practice and national guidelines in relation to medicines management.
  • All staff received training on, and understood the principles of, the Mental Health Act and the Mental Capacity Act.
  • Staff compliance with supervision at the service was at 100%.
  • Staff treated patients with kindness, dignity, respect and compassion and supported patients and carers to understand their condition and treatment
  • Patients were involved in decisions regarding the service.
  • Patients had access to volunteer opportunities, were encouraged to pursue their hobbies and interests in the community.
  • Patients were aware of how to make complaints about the service.
  • Patients were positive about the food at the service and had been included in a recent tasting session.
  • Leaders had the skills, experience and knowledge to manage the service.
  • Staff felt respected and valued and were aware of the service’s visions and values.