Inspectors rated rehab base as ‘good’

A DRUG and alcohol rehabilitation centre in Barnsley has been rated as good by the Care Quality Commission.

An inspection by a CQC inspector – which was conducted in August and released to the public last week – shows that the Wensley Road Linwood House site was ‘good’ in all areas except well-led, where it was told it requires improvement.

Treatment Direct Limited have been the registered provider of the service since October 1, 2020.

At the time of inspection, the service was able to accommodate 51 clients over two floors – but only 30 people were using the site.

Linwood House accepts mainly privately-funded clients for a medically monitored detoxification.

This means they do not have medical staff on site and cannot accept clients with complex medical needs.

Medical input is provided via video call with one of the provider’s prescribing doctors.

The report states: “The premises were safe, and staff carried out regular safety checks. Staff followed good practice with respect to reporting safeguarding concerns.

“Staff provided all clients with a comprehensive assessment and offered a range of treatments including psychosocial interventions.

“Feedback from clients about the group therapy was highly positive and care plans were holistic and up to date.

“Staff managed clients’ medicines well and had appropriate physical health care plans in place.

“However, there were several occasions where the service did not have the minimum numbers of staff on shift and not all agency staff had been given a proper induction before starting their shift.

“The food on offer was not always of good quality and the service was not as clean as it should have been.

“Clients smoked in areas where they were not supposed to and this was off-putting for some clients.”