Sherwood Lodge Independent Healthcare, Weston Super Mare.Sherwood Lodge Independent Healthcare in Weston Super Mare is a Hospitals - Mental health/capacity and Nursing home specialising in the provision of services relating to accommodation for persons who require nursing or personal care, assessment or medical treatment for persons detained under the 1983 act, caring for adults over 65 yrs, caring for adults under 65 yrs, caring for people whose rights are restricted under the mental health act, mental health conditions and treatment of disease, disorder or injury. The last inspection date here was 13th July 2018 Contact Details:
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8th May 2018 - During a routine inspection
![]() We rated Sherwood Lodge Independent Healthcare as good because:
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5th August 2014 - During an inspection in response to concerns
![]() We looked at the files for five people who use the service. In four of the five we saw the new paperwork titled “about me” had been completed. This was easy to follow and gave a good account of the background and current needs of the person which they had signed to show agreement. Care and treatment was planned and delivered in a way that was intended to ensure people’s safety and welfare. Care plans were person centred and included information about all areas of the person's life including their health, personal and social care needs. We spoke with all staff on duty during our visit and found a good level of knowledge about safeguarding and the ability to apply this knowledge to the people in their care. We observed staff intervening in a positive and respectful manner when people became agitated with each other. The language used by staff was kind and respectful. People were not always protected against the risks associated with medicines because the provider did not have appropriate arrangements in place to manage medicines.
30th January 2014 - During a routine inspection
![]() Patients' health care needs had been monitored and responded to appropriately. Information about patients' health needs and contact with health care professionals had been recorded. We were informed that the service received “good support” from healthcare professionals and there were no problems obtaining their input for patients when required. Patients were protected against the risks of receiving unsafe or inappropriate care. We read three care plans. These contained assessments of need and provided staff with information about the care and support patients required. The staff we spoke with were knowledgeable about the procedures to follow should a patient go missing or, in the case of detained patients, fail to return to Sherwood Lodge within agreed timescales. We were shown the records for a detained patient who had gone absent without leave. Records demonstrated that staff had responded promptly and had informed appropriate authorities, which included the police.
We were informed that staff turnover was low and agency staff were only used “where absolutely necessary.” This meant that patients were supported by staff who knew them well. We spoke with three members of staff. None expressed any concerns about staffing levels or about their ability to meet patients’ needs. Comments included “I think staffing levels are good here. It’s never a problem” and “I’ve never experienced any problems and we get to take patients out a lot.” Systems were in place to ensure that staff received appropriate levels of support. Staff were very positive about the support they received and they confirmed that they received regular supervision sessions. Sherwood Lodge had been converted from two large Victorian houses many years ago. The design and layout of the home would not be appropriate for patients with limited mobility. Access to upstairs bedrooms was via stairs and the service did not have a lift. Sherwood Lodge provided accommodation for up to 24 patients. Two years ago partition walls were built in four double rooms to provide patients with more privacy. This resulted in three bedrooms not having the provision of a window. These bedrooms only received natural light because the wall partitions were not to ceiling height. We found that these bedrooms provided limited space for patients. Patients did not raise any concerns with us about their accommodation and the provider informed us that patients had been involved in the decision to convert double bedrooms to single rooms. Patients had also been able to choose the decor for their rooms. Patients were provided with opportunities to express a view about life at Sherwood Lodge. Patients attended regular meetings where they could discuss a range of topics. Patients had been able to discuss activities, social events and meal options.
8th February 2013 - During a routine inspection
![]() Patients told us that they were involved in discussions about their care and support. We saw that patients had access to information about how they could access independent advocates. Patients were told of their rights of appeal under the Mental Health Act. We found that staff had supportive, respectful and professional relationships with patients. Patients we spoke with confirmed that their right to privacy and independence were respected. There were comprehensive assessments of patient's mental health needs. There were limited assessments which identified the patients health and social care needs and reflected a person centred approach. The provider had made sure that staff had accurate details about organisations they could get in touch with if they had concerns about the service. We found that the provider had appropriate arrangements in place for management of medicines. There were accurate administering records. Patients rights were protected which made sure that their treatment was appropriate and safe. Patients told us they felt able to make a complaint if they wished. There was a lack of information available to patients about how to make a complaint. Staff we spoke with told us they were well supported. We found that managers and nurses were approachable so that staff felt able to ask for advice and support when they needed it.
23rd November 2011 - During a routine inspection
![]() Patients told us how well supported they were with their mental health needs by the staff team and the manager. We were told “It is lovely here the manager is a very nice person”. “It’s nice here they look after me”. “I don’t want to be here but its much better then the place I came from” and “Sherwood Lodge is a happy family environment”. Patients were treated with respect and were supported in their recovery from long term mental health problems. We met some patients at Sherwood Lodge who were being cared for under a section of the Mental Health Act. This meant the Mental Health Act was being used to gain legal permission to give patients compulsory assessment or treatment. We found patients under a section were properly supported and they had their legal rights maintained. Patients were involved in planning the care and support they needed. The care plan records explained what support patients needed clearly and were informative. There were risk assessments records about patients which clearly showed actions to be done to keep them safe as well as to protect other people. Patients under a section were helped to understand their treatment regime, as well as the reasons why it had been decided they must stay there for their safety and /or the safety of others. Patients were cared for by staff who had a good understanding of complex mental health needs. This meant patients received care from staff who understood the support and treatment they needed. There were systems in place to review and learn from all critical incidents and occurrences that may have impacted on patients’ wellbeing. Patients were involved in monitoring and reviewing the quality of treatment and the service they received.
1st January 1970 - During a routine inspection
![]() We rated Sherwood Lodge Independent Mental Healthcare as requires improvement because:
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