Operated by GPS Care Services Ltd

GPS Care Services

GoodRated 24/06/2025Home care · Barnsley

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

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Supporting people to express their views and be involved in making decisions; respecting privacy, dignity and independence
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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; supporting people to live healthier lives
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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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People and relatives were consistently complimentary about the caring nature of staff.
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Record keeping systems were much improved, now stored electronically and organised securely.
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Management team were hands-on, approachable and involved in direct care delivery.
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Staff demonstrated a practical awareness of the need to gain consent before providing care.
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Care plans were person-centred and people were fully involved in decisions about their care.
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Improving care quality in response to complaints or concerns
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Meeting people's communication needs
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Planning personalised care to ensure people have choice and control; end of life care and support

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Learning lessons when things go wrong; safeguarding people from the risk of abuse
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Preventing and controlling infection
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Using medicines safely
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Assessing risk, safety monitoring and management
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Staffing and recruitment

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Working in partnership with others
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How the provider understands and acts on the duty of candour; engaging and involving people and staff
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Managers and staff being clear about their roles; understanding quality performance, risks and regulatory requirements; continuous learning; promoting a positive culture

Source: CQC inspection reports under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

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