Source · CQC inspection

Wavertree Bungalow

Provider Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust Type NHS Healthcare Organisation Region North West Last inspected 14 Apr 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 · 3 must-do 4 should-do

Must-do actions (3)

Legal requirements based on regulation breaches identified during inspection.

Must-do action 1 of 3
Must do
Safe
The provider must ensure that monitoring of the safety of the service takes place and is effective.
Regulation: Regulation 12 HSCA RA Regulations 2014 Safe care and treatment
⚠ The provider had not always ensured that monitoring of the safety of the service had taken place or been effective.
Must-do action 2 of 3
Must do
Safe
The provider must ensure there is a system in place for the safe management of people's medicines.
Regulation: Regulation 12 HSCA RA Regulations 2014 Safe care and treatment
⚠ The provider had not always ensured there was a system in place for the safe management of people's medicines.
Must-do action 3 of 3
Must do
Well-led
The provider and registered manager must effectively monitor all key aspects of the safety and quality of the service being provided.
Regulation: Regulation 17 HSCA RA Regulations 2014 Good governance
⚠ The provider and registered manager had not effectively monitored all key aspects of the safety and quality of the service being provided.

Should-do actions (4)

Recommended improvements to enhance service quality.

Should-do action 1 of 4
Should do
Responsive
We recommend the provider reviews the system for determining the level of support people need to help them remain safe and review how this is recorded.
Should-do action 2 of 4
Should do
Effective
We recommend consent for the use of assisted technology is obtained for people in line with the law and guidance.
Should-do action 3 of 4
Should do
Effective
We recommend the provider seek advice and guidance from a reputable source about adapting a suitable environment for people using the service.
Should-do action 4 of 4
Should do
Well-led
We recommend the provider assess the service using the principles of Right Support, Right Care, Right Culture, the CQC's guidance when providing support for autistic people and people with a learning disability.

Location details

CQC ID: RW453
Local authority: Liverpool
Region: North West

Inspection report

Type: Location
Date: 14 April 2023
Rating: Requires Improvement
Actions: 3 must-do 4 should-do
AI-extracted 3 Jun 2026