Multiple social care services given positive ratings in Enfield

Multiple social care services judged to be up-to-scratch in Enfield.

The Care Quality Commission gives ratings to care providers and other organisations across England. It rates how well the service is performing against various criteria – with overall rankings ranging from 'outstanding' to 'inadequate'.

The latest data from the CQC shows three providers have been rated in Enfield in December.

142 St Marks Road – a community-based service – was awarded an 'outstanding' rating on December 13. Its latest inspection was on September 21.

Another care provider, Person Centred Care Homes, was given a 'good' rating, having last been inspected on November 9. The rating was published on December 23.

Finally, on December 30, Marego Limited was given the same rating, with its latest inspection on November 1.

A service will be judged 'outstanding' if it performs exceptionally well against the CQC's standards – but a 'good' score also means it is meeting expectations.

On the other hand, a 'requires improvement' rating means the organisation is not up to scratch. A rating of 'inadequate' – the lowest possible score – will normally result in it being placed in special measures, and further checks being carried out.