# A+bility

*Operated by A+bility Limited.*

A+bility is a CQC-regulated home-care agency in Stroud.

## CQC Ratings

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

Rating published: 25/05/2018

## Practical info

- Postcode: GL6 6NU
- Registered manager: White, Fiona
- Local authority: Gloucestershire
- Region: South West
- City: Stroud
- Last CQC check: 25/May/2018 - 00:00

## Inspection findings

### Other

- Finding
  - Evidence: A provider development plan for 2017–2018 was in place with monitored completion of planned improvements.
  - Published: 2018-05-25
- Finding
  - Evidence: A registered manager was in post since June 2017, praised as 'excellent' and 'well managed' by stakeholders.
  - Published: 2018-05-25
- Finding
  - Evidence: Positive feedback from health and social care professionals praising responsiveness, thorough behaviour support plans and staff willingness to learn.
  - Published: 2018-05-25
- Finding
  - Evidence: Quality assurance visits covered documentation, healthcare, medicines and support delivery with action plans for any issues.
  - Published: 2018-05-25
- Finding
  - Evidence: People received personalised, responsive care with detailed support plans and one-page profiles.
  - Published: 2018-05-25
- Finding
  - Evidence: Staff received role-specific training including autism and diabetes, and described supervision sessions as useful.
  - Published: 2018-05-25
- Finding
  - Evidence: Medicines were managed safely with staff receiving training and competency checks before supporting people with medicines.
  - Published: 2018-05-25
- Finding
  - Evidence: People were safeguarded effectively; staff demonstrated clear knowledge of abuse reporting and whistleblowing procedures.
  - Published: 2018-05-25

## 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/1-3749875621

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