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Acorn Hove

Type Social Care Org Region South East Last inspected 15 Feb 2023

Overall rating: Requires Improvement  View full CQC report

Domain ratings

Five CQC key questions
Safe
Requires Improvement
Effective
Good
Caring
Good
Responsive
Good
Well-led
Requires Improvement

Earlier inspection findings

pre-2024 framework · 2 must-do 1 should-do

Must-do actions (2)

Legal requirements based on regulation breaches identified during inspection.

Must-do action 1 of 2
Must do
Well-led
The systems in place to understand and address the quality and safety issues within the service were not operating effectively.
Regulation: Regulation 17 HSCA RA Regulations 2014 (Good governance)
⚠ The systems in place to understand and address the quality and safety issues within the service were not operating effectively.
Must-do action 2 of 2
Must do
Safe
The provider had not ensured that staff were recruited safely.
Regulation: Regulation 19 HSCA RA Regulations 2014 (Fit and proper persons employed)
⚠ The provider had not ensured that staff were recruited safely.

Should-do actions (1)

Recommended improvements to enhance service quality.

Should-do action 1 of 1
Should do
Safe
We recommend the provider consider current guidance on PRN protocols and take action to update their practice accordingly.

Previous inspection

14 June 2018
RatingGood
TypeComprehensive inspection
Actions 1 should-do
1 resolved

Location details

CQC ID: 1-104959356
Local authority: Brighton and Hove
Region: South East

Inspection report

Type: Focused inspection
Date: 15 February 2023
Rating: Requires Improvement
Actions: 2 must-do 1 should-do
AI-extracted 17 Feb 2026