# 1st Enable Cheshire East

*Operated by 1st Enable Ltd.*

1st Enable Cheshire East is a CQC-regulated home-care agency in Crewe.

## CQC Ratings

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

Rating published: 21/12/2022

## Practical info

- Postcode: CW2 7RS
- Registered manager: Wealleans Smith, Lisa-Marie
- Local authority: Cheshire East
- Region: North West
- City: Crewe
- Last CQC check: 21/Dec/2022 - 00:00

## Inspection findings

### Other

- Finding
  - Evidence: People supported to maintain community links, relationships, employment and independent living skills
  - Published: 2022-12-21
- Finding
  - Evidence: Staff felt valued and well-supported, with regular supervision and development opportunities
  - Published: 2022-12-21
- Finding
  - Evidence: Effective governance and auditing systems with regular management audits identifying trends and improvements
  - Published: 2022-12-21
- Finding
  - Evidence: Accessible information provided in easy read, pictorial and large print formats to meet communication needs
  - Published: 2022-12-21
- Finding
  - Evidence: Strong person-centred culture with people actively involved in care planning and service development
  - Published: 2022-12-21
- Finding
  - Evidence: Safe recruitment practices including DBS checks, references, induction and shadow shifts
  - Published: 2022-12-21
- Finding
  - Evidence: Detailed personalised risk assessments and positive behaviour support plans in place for each person
  - Published: 2022-12-21
- Finding
  - Evidence: Staff trained in STOMP principles, reducing over-medication of people with learning disabilities and autism
  - Published: 2022-12-21

## 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/1-8571057299

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