Raith Manor
Recorded Key Question grade range: 3–4 — Adequate View on Care Inspectorate
Key Question scores
Requirements & recommendations
1. By 28 July 2025, the provider must ensure that people live in an environment which is dementia friendly. To do this, the provider must, at a minimum: a) complete an environmental audit and create an action plan to track planned changes (the King’s Fund Assessment Tool is recommended); b) design and use all available space within the home effectively, taking into account the needs and preferences of the people who live there; c) ensure that people’s needs and preferences are considered at mealtimes; and d) monitor noise levels and take appropriate action should noise become intrusive. This is to comply with Regulation 4(1)(a) and (b) of The Social Care and Social Work Improvement Scotland (Requirements for Care Services) Regulations 2011 (SSI 2011/210). This is to ensure that care and support is consistent with the Health and Social Care Standards (HSCS) which states:
1. To promote the health and wellbeing of people using the service, the provider should ensure that activities are planned, recorded and evaluated on a regular basis. This should include, but is not limited to, ensuring people who prefer not to take part in group activities are given the opportunity to experience a meaningful day in other ways. This is to ensure that care and support is consistent with the Health and Social Care Standards (HSCS) which states: 'I can choose to have an active life and participate in a range of recreational, social, creative, physical and learning activities every day, both indoors and outdoors' (HSCS 1.25) and 'I can maintain and develop my interests, activities and what matters to me in the way that I like' (HSCS 2.22).
1. To support people’s wellbeing, the provider should ensure that people who experience stress and distress are supported appropriately. To do this, the provider should, at a minimum: a) ensure that personal plans provide information to staff about possible contributing factors to stress and distress in order to prevent stress and distress from occurring if possible; how to support people during any episodes of stress and distress; any known triggers for stress and distress; and established methods to alleviate stres s and distress; b) ensure the use of ‘as required’ medication for stress and distress is a last resort with all preceding actions and subsequent outcomes clearly documented; and c) ensure accurate and detailed