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Bowland Lodge

Overall: Requires improvement read more about inspection ratings

39 Western Avenue, Grainger Park, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE4 8SP (0191) 273 4187

Provided and run by:
Mr Ram Perkesh Malhotra & Mr Darshen Kumar Malhotra

Important: We are carrying out a review of quality at Bowland Lodge. We will publish a report when our review is complete. Find out more about our inspection reports.

Latest inspection summary

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Our current view of the service

Requires improvement

Updated 11 September 2024

Date of assessment 19 September to 7 November 2024. We found 1 continuing breach of regulations in relation to good governance. The provider’s quality assurance systems were still not always effectively identifying and addressing issues. For example, care records did not always contain accurate or consistent information on people, and this had not been identified or addressed by the provider. The provider was not always effective in identifying and addressing potential risks to people. Staff were mostly positive about the home and the support provided by the registered manager. However, staff had not always received the training they needed to carry out their roles effectively. Medicines management had improved since our last inspection, but some issues were still ongoing and further and sustained improvement was needed. Improvements had been made to the safety of the premises since our last inspection. The provider had an ongoing refurbishment plan to improve the environment of the home. Infection prevention and control had improved, and the premises were clean and tidy.

People's experience of the service

Updated 11 September 2024

Most people said they were happy with their care and spoke positively about staff at the service. However, our assessment found the provider’s governance processes did not meet expected standards, which impacted on areas such as people’s care records and medicine management. People told us they felt the service had improved since our last inspection.