Barrogil House Care Home
Recorded Key Question grade range: 3–4 — Adequate View on Care Inspectorate
Key Question scores
Requirements & recommendations
1. By 16 January 2026, the provider must protect the health, welfare and safety of those who use the service. To do this the provider must, as a minimum: a) ensure that all relevant staff are adequately informed and updated about people’s changing needs and wishes b) ensure that daily records and documents are accurate and that information is recorded in a consistent and clear way c) undertake regular oversight of recorded information to identify issues and establish any necessary actions or changes to care. This is in order to comply with Social Care and Social Work Improvement Scotland (Requirements for Care Services) Regulations 2011 Regulation 5(1) - Personal Plans. This in order to ensure care and support is consistent with Health and Social Care Standards (HSCS) which state that: 'My personal plan (sometimes referred to as a care plan) is right for me because it sets out how my needs will be met, as well as my wishes and choices' (HSCS 1.15) and 'My care and support is
1. To support people's health and wellbeing and ensure 'as required' medication is benefitting people, the service should ensure that 'as required' medication protocols are in place, provide adequate guidance and that the use of these medications is regularly reviewed. This is in order to ensure that care and support is consistent with the Health and Social Care Standard (HSCS) which state that: 'Any treatment or intervention that I experience is safe and effective' (HSCS 1.24).
1. The provider should ensure that due consideration is given to the number, skill mix and deployment of staff throughout the day to ensure that people's needs are met and risks are reduced. This is to ensure that care and support is consistent with the Health and Social Care Standards (HSCS) which state that: ‘I am supported and cared for sensitively by people who anticipate issues and are aware of and plan for any known vulnerability or frailty’ (HSCS 3.18).
1. To promote responsive care and ensure that people have the right care at the right time, the service provider should ensure that people's care and treatment needs are accurately assessed and supported. Person-centred care plans should be in place and contain adequate detail with which to fully guide care and support. Where people have health needs which affect various aspects of their care, this should be clear throughout their care plan. This is to ensure that care and support is consistent with the Health and Social Care Standards (HSCS) which state that: 'My personal plan (sometimes referred to as a care plan) is right for me because it sets out how my needs will be met, as well as my wishes and choices.' (HSCS 1.15).
2. The provider should ensure that records and documentation are accurate, evaluated and support positive outcomes for people's healthcare needs. This is to ensure that care and support is consistent with the Health and Social Care Standards (HSCS) which state that 'My care and support meets my needs and is right for me' (HSCS) 1.19.