20 November 2012
During an inspection in response to concerns
We were informed by the UK Border Agency that on the19 November 2012 three employees were arrested and that a fourth person is still under investigation.
On 20 November 2012, we found that the provider had failed to ensure the safety and wellbeing of people using the service. We found major failings around the administration and storage of medication and a lack of information, understanding and measures about infection control. We also found that premises were poorly maintained and that the risks associated with unsafe and unsuitable premises had not been properly assessed. We found that there continued to be a lack of appropriate equipment in place to care for people using the service. This meant that the provider had failed to protect the health, safety and welfare of people using the service.
We have referred our concerns to the local fire service and environmental health services.
We were informed by the local authority that on the 23 November 2012 all of the people living in Ashcroft Care Home Limited were moved to a new service.