Operated by Midshires Care Limited

Helping Hands Wantage

GoodRated 11 Sept 2022Home care · Wantage

CQC Key Questions

Safe

Good

People are protected from abuse and avoidable harm.

Effective

Good

Care achieves good outcomes and quality of life.

Caring

Good

Staff treat people with compassion, dignity, respect.

Responsive

Good

Services are tailored to people's needs.

Well-led

Good

Leadership and culture support quality care.

What inspectors found

30 findings

Note7 Feb 2023
Respecting and promoting people's privacy, dignity and independence
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Supporting people to express their views and be involved in making decisions about their care
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Ensuring people are well treated and supported; respecting equality and diversity

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Ensuring consent to care and treatment in line with law and guidance
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Staff working with other agencies to provide consistent, effective, timely care
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Supporting people to eat and drink enough to maintain a balanced diet
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Staff support: induction, training, skills and experience
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Assessing people's needs and choices; delivering care in line with standards, guidance and the law

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Duty of candour responsibilities were understood and CQC notifications were submitted appropriately.
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Strong working relationships with external health and social care professionals, including proactive referrals.
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Effective internal auditing, electronic monitoring systems and regular team meetings drove continuous improvement.
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Registered manager was praised as approachable, supportive and proactive by staff, relatives and external professionals.
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Staff supported people to access community activities, reducing social isolation.
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End of life care and support
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Improving care quality in response to complaints or concerns
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Supporting people to develop and maintain relationships to avoid social isolation
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Meeting people's communication needs
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Planning personalised care to ensure people have choice and control and to meet their needs and preferences

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Continuous learning and improving care; Working in partnership with others
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Engaging and involving people using the service, the public and staff
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Managers and staff being clear about their roles, and understanding quality performance, risks and regulatory requirements
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How the provider understands and acts on the duty of candour
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Promoting a positive culture that is person-centred, open, inclusive and empowering