New ratings awarded to social care services in Hillingdon

The latest scores for social care services in Hillingdon have been released – with three services given new ratings.

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 Hillingdon in December.

Everycare Hillingdon – a community-based service – was awarded a 'good' rating on December 5. Its latest inspection was on September 20.

Another care provider, Cardea Healthcare - Uxbridge, was also given a 'good' rating, having last been inspected on November 28. The rating was published on December 12.

Finally, on December 21, Frithwood Nursing Home was given a 'requires improvement' rating, with its latest inspection on October 11.

The CQC gives organisations four different ratings. The worst is an 'inadequate' rating, which ordinarily results in the organisation being placed in special measures by the CQC. Social care services can also be given a less serious rating of 'requires improvement' when they are not up to standard.

At the other end of the scale, services given 'outstanding' ratings are judged to be performing exceptionally well, and a 'good' rating means the organisation is meeting expectations.