Couple of social care services given positive ratings in Harrow

By Will Grimond, Data Reporter
Published 5th Dec 2023, 11:51 BST
File photo dated 18/05/17 of an elderly man holding a walking stick, as three out of four care staff who look after people at home are not being paid for the time it takes them to travel between appointments, according to new research. Unison said its survey of more than 300 care workers across England revealed that employers are effectively breaking minimum wage laws, costing staff hundreds of pounds each month. Issue date: Thursday June 15, 2023.File photo dated 18/05/17 of an elderly man holding a walking stick, as three out of four care staff who look after people at home are not being paid for the time it takes them to travel between appointments, according to new research. Unison said its survey of more than 300 care workers across England revealed that employers are effectively breaking minimum wage laws, costing staff hundreds of pounds each month. Issue date: Thursday June 15, 2023.
File photo dated 18/05/17 of an elderly man holding a walking stick, as three out of four care staff who look after people at home are not being paid for the time it takes them to travel between appointments, according to new research. Unison said its survey of more than 300 care workers across England revealed that employers are effectively breaking minimum wage laws, costing staff hundreds of pounds each month. Issue date: Thursday June 15, 2023.
A pair of social care services judged to be up-to-scratch in Harrow.

A pair of social care services judged to be up-to-scratch in Harrow.

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'.

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The latest data from the CQC shows two providers have been rated in Harrow in November.

Karuna Manor – a residential care home – was awarded an 'outstanding' rating on November 24. Its latest inspection was on October 20.

Another care provider, Allfor Care, was given a 'good' rating, having last been inspected on May 31. The rating was published on November 29.

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.

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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.