Source · CQC inspection
The Briars
Type Social Care Org
Region North East
Last inspected 6 Jun 2019
Overall rating: Requires Improvement View full CQC report
Domain ratings
Safe
Inadequate
Effective
Requires Improvement
Caring
Requires Improvement
Responsive
Requires Improvement
Well-led
Requires Improvement
Earlier inspection findings
Must-do actions (4)
Must-do action 1 of 4
Must do
Safe
Care and treatment was not provided in a safe way for service users because risk was not continually recognised or reviewed.
Must-do action 2 of 4
Must do
Safe
The safety of people was not protected because the premises were not secure and properly maintained.
Must-do action 3 of 4
Must do
Well-led
Systems or processes were not established and operated effectively to ensure compliance with the requirements.
Must-do action 4 of 4
Must do
Safe
Recruitment procedures had not been fully established and operated effectively to ensure that persons employed were suitable to work at the service.
Should-do actions (2)
Should-do action 1 of 2
Should do
Effective
We recommend the provider supports staff with timely appraisals and takes action to address outstanding training.
Should-do action 2 of 2
Should do
Caring
We recommend the provider reviews the risks to people which impact upon their independence and researches best practice guidelines regarding positive risk taking to ensure people are supported to be as independent as possible.