Couple of 'good' ratings given to care services in Kingston

By Will Grimond, Data Reporter
Published 2nd Nov 2023, 12:14 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 have been given positive ratings in Kingston.

A pair of social care services have been given positive ratings in Kingston.

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 batch of ratings from the CQC show two providers have been rated in Kingston in October.

A care home, Lynton Hall Care Home, was rated as 'good' on October 10. The home was last inspected on September 6.

Having been inspected on September 8, Trueblue Nurses – another care provider – was also judged as 'good'. The rating was published on October 19.

A 'good' score means the provider is meeting expectations.