# Abilities Short Breaks - Preston Road

*Operated by Abilities Development Ltd.*

Abilities Short Breaks - Preston Road is a CQC-regulated home-care agency in Harrow.

## CQC Ratings

| Key question | Rating |
| --- | --- |
| Overall | Good |
| Safe | Good |
| Effective | Good |
| Caring | Good |
| Responsive | Good |
| Well-led | Good |

Rating published: 02/07/2019

## Practical info

- Postcode: HA3 0QH
- Local authority: Brent
- Region: London
- City: Harrow
- Last CQC check: 12/Apr/2022 - 00:00

## Inspection findings

### Other

- Finding
  - Evidence: Sufficient supplies of appropriate PPE were reliably available to meet people's needs.
  - Published: 2022-04-12
- Finding
  - Evidence: Prompt communication during the pandemic with staff, people, relatives, local authority, public health teams and healthcare professionals.
  - Published: 2022-04-12
- Finding
  - Evidence: People at particular risk of infection were identified and supported to minimise close physical contact through social distancing or isolation.
  - Published: 2022-04-12
- Finding
  - Evidence: Staff and people receiving care had received all doses of the vaccine and regular testing was carried out where possible.
  - Published: 2022-04-12
- Finding
  - Evidence: All staff had received training about COVID-19, hand washing and proper use of PPE, with monitoring checks and additional training where needed.
  - Published: 2022-04-12
- Finding
  - Evidence: Service followed current government visiting guidance with arrangements to manage infection risks and an up to date IPC policy.
  - Published: 2022-04-12

### safe

- Finding
  - Staffing - measures in place to mitigate COVID-19 related staff pressures
  - Published: 2022-04-12
- Finding
  - How well are people protected by the prevention and control of infection?
  - Published: 2022-04-12

## Source

Data published by the [Care Quality Commission](https://www.cqc.org.uk/) under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Canonical page: https://homecarecompass.co.uk/agency/1-2242601305

HomeCare Compass is an independent guide and is not affiliated with the CQC.