Operated by Mears Extra Care Limited

Mears Care - St Neots

GoodRated 2 Nov 2022Home care · St. Neots

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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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; supporting people to access healthcare services
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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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Strong partnership working with health professionals, local authority, safeguarding team and local charities
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Registered manager nominated for internal Amazing Manager Award; provider received Customer Service Excellence accreditation in November 2021
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Accessible Information Standard followed (large print newsletters, easy read surveys)
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Good MCA application with capacity assessments and best interests decision-making
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Personalised care plans with one-page profiles reflecting people's preferences and outcomes
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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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Meeting people's communication needs
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Supporting people to develop and maintain relationships and follow interests
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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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Learning lessons when things go wrong
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Preventing and controlling infection
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Using medicines safely
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Staffing and recruitment
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Assessing risk, safety monitoring and management
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Systems and processes to safeguard people from the risk of abuse

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Working in partnership with others
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Continuous learning and improving care
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Engaging and involving people using the service, the public and staff
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Managers and staff clear about roles, quality performance, risks and regulatory requirements
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Planning and promoting person-centred, high-quality care and support with openness; duty of candour