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Hull mental health hospital rated outstanding by inspectors
Summary
The Care Quality Commission rated Castle Lodge Independent Hospital in Bransholme, Hull, outstanding for being caring and well‑led after a September inspection; the 15‑person facility was rated good in the safe, effective and responsive categories.
Content
Castle Lodge Independent Hospital in Bransholme, Hull, was rated outstanding following a Care Quality Commission inspection carried out in September. The hospital, run by Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited, provides care to 15 people with mental health conditions. Inspectors reported that staff put people at the heart of care and that leaders promoted a positive working culture. The facility received outstanding ratings for caring and for being well‑led, with other areas rated as good.
Key findings:
- The CQC inspected the hospital in September and rated it outstanding for caring and well‑led.
- The hospital provides care to 15 people with mental health conditions and is run by Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited.
- Inspectors found staff assessed and managed risks to people and themselves and supported people to make their own decisions.
- People and their families gave overwhelmingly positive feedback about kind, compassionate and dedicated staff, the CQC said.
- Leaders recognised staff with an employee of the month award and staff shared celebrations and cultural events on social media, which inspectors said created a positive culture.
- The facility was rated good in the safe, effective and responsive categories.
Summary:
The rating highlights the hospital's person‑centred approach and the positive feedback from people and families, as noted by inspectors. Undetermined at this time.
