THIS article is about the importance of regulated care in the health and social world of the UK.
The best way to describe CQC is that it is the equivalent of Ofsted to schools.
CQC stands for Care Quality Commission and it is vitally important that people know this because it regulates health and social services across the UK.
Families need to have this awareness because, when looking for care for a relative, it’s important to know the care your family member receives is regulated so that you can choose the best care available.
CQC regulates all companies that provide personal care, so protecting the rights of vulnerable people.
CQC’s values are that each organisation is performing to a high standard and everyone is treated with dignity and respect. Making sure people are kept safe from abuse, harm and neglect.
Every hospital, residential home and domiciliary care company which involves personal care is regulated. Companies are rated in four categories – Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement and Inadequate.
Outstanding is given to establishments performing exceptionally well. Services performing well will receive a Good rating. The services not performing as well as it should be will receive Requires Improvement and Inadequate is a service performing badly.
Unfortunately, there are many pop-up home care companies that are not regulated. These unscrupulous companies fly under the radar, unregistered, providing inadequately trained staff and very little in the way of security checks.
For your loved one’s safety always use a reputable CQC regulated company to ensure quality care.
There are over 200 Home Instead Senior Care offices across the UK, and they all have exceptionally high standards with a desire to be the best quality home care.
If you’re looking for care for relative or friend and would like any information, contact Home Instead East Northants on 01933 678775 and the team will be more than happy to answer any questions or queries.