The Spinal Unit Action Group
6 Weld Road, Birkdale, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 2AZ · View on map
Overview
Key facts
The inspection record
Overall
Requires improvement
Report published 20 May 2025
“Date of Assessment: 28 February 2025 to 20 March 2025.The Spinal Unit Action Group, known as '6 Weld Road' is located in a residential area of Southport. Accommodation is provided for up to 12 people who are physically disabled. There were 11 people living at the home at the time of this assessment.”
“We carried out a site visit to the home 28 February 2025, with the remainder of the assessment being conducted offsite. The assessment was prompted in part due to concerns received about people’s safety. A decision was made for us to inspect and examine those risks. We assessed a total of 15 quality statements from the safe and well-led key questions.”
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“There was a registered manager in post, however they were on planned leave at the time of our assessment site visit, the deputy manager assisted us during the visit, and we gathered further information from the registered manager on their return.”
“We found a breach in regulation in relation to governance. The provider had not established consistent and effective governance systems and processes. There was a lack of regular checks and audits to assess, monitor and improve the quality and safety of the service.”
“Safety checks of the environment and equipment had not always been carried out at the required intervals and some checks and audits did not always fully review areas of potential risk. The providers formal process for staff supervisions and appraisals was not followed to enable staff to discuss and identify any training needs, their performance and areas for development. However, staff told us they felt well supported on a day-to-day basis. The provider had not developed a service improvement plan (SIP) to address any areas for improvement including those identified by other agencies.”
“The overall rating is requires improvement.”
“We have asked the provider for an action plan in response to the concerns found at this assessment.”
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Record timeline
Registered with CQC
The Spinal Unit Action Group entered the official register.
Rated Requires improvement overall
Report published 20 May 2025 by the Care Quality Commission.
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Older reports from the CQC's previous inspection approach
Inspected 18 May 2018, rated Good
Inspected 28 February 2017, rated Requires improvement
Inspected 4 December 2015, rated Requires improvement
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Frequently asked questions
What types of care is The Spinal Unit Action Group registered for?
The Spinal Unit Action Group is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) to provide Residential Care. Listed specialisms include Physical disabilities.
How many Rooms does The Spinal Unit Action Group have?
There are 12 Single Rooms.
What is The Spinal Unit Action Group's CQC rating?
The Spinal Unit Action Group is rated Requires improvement by the Care Quality Commission (report published 20 May 2025). The full CQC inspection report is available at cqc.org.uk/location/1-120388047.
How many beds does The Spinal Unit Action Group have?
The Spinal Unit Action Group is registered for 12 beds.
Who is the registered manager at The Spinal Unit Action Group?
The registered manager is Mrs Margaret Cheetham.
When was The Spinal Unit Action Group last inspected?
The Care Quality Commission published its latest report on The Spinal Unit Action Group on 20 May 2025.
Where is The Spinal Unit Action Group located?
The Spinal Unit Action Group is located in Southport, United Kingdom.
When did The Spinal Unit Action Group register with CQC?
The Spinal Unit Action Group first registered on 14 January 2011.
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